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Feline Upper Respiratory Infection

Feline upper respiratory infection describes illness caused by one or more viral or bacterial agents.

Feline upper respiratory infection describes illness caused by one or more viral or bacterial agents. The term covers a disease complex rather than one organism.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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