Update on feline asthma

Julie E Trzil; Carol R Reinero

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2013.08.006

Update on feline asthma

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2014 Jan;44(1):91-105. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2013.08.006. Epub 2013 Sep 12.

Authors

Julie E Trzil¹, Carol R Reinero

Affiliation

¹ Comparative Internal Medicine Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, 900 East Campus Drive, Columbia, MO 65211, USA.

PMID: 24268335
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2013.08.006

Abstract

This article provides an overview of recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of feline asthma. The authors discuss the potential pitfalls in the diagnosis of feline asthma. In addition, current literature investigating new therapies for the treatment of feline asthma is reviewed.

Keywords: Airway eosinophilia; Airway hyperresponsiveness; Feline asthma; Feline lower airway disease.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Asthma / diagnosis
Asthma / pathology
Asthma / therapy
Asthma / veterinary*
Cat Diseases / diagnosis
Cat Diseases / pathology*
Cat Diseases / therapy
Cats