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  1. Aug 17, 2018 · Treatment of Chlamydophila felis. A number of antibiotics can be used to treat C felis infections. A group of antibiotics known as tetracyclines are considered the treatment of choice, being most effective. Doxycycline is one of these antibiotics and only has to be administered once daily to infected cats.

  2. Jan 23, 2024 · If doxycycline is contraindicated in your cat, other antibiotics may be effective. How to Care for a Cat With Chlamydia In addition to administering medications as prescribed by your...

  3. Disease Overview. Although disease caused by Chlamydophila felis in cats has been referred to as feline pneumonitis, Chlamydophila rarely causes pneumonia in cats. Feline Chlamydophila is regarded as a primary conjunctival pathogen and infection always involves the eye, resulting in conjunctivitis and occasionally also causing signs of rhinitis ...

  4. Oct 18, 2023 · Doxycycline is available in generic forms, but there are also several brand-name versions, including Vibramycin and Doxy 100. Veterinarians commonly prescribe doxycycline to cats. However, this is considered an off-label use, since the medication is not FDA approved for use in cats. What is doxycycline used for in cats?

  5. Tetracyclines are regarded as the treatment of choice and doxycycline is usually used since this can be administered orally just once a day at a dosage of 10 mg/kg. Treatment for one or two weeks will not usually eliminate infection, and it is recommended that treatment is continued for a minimum of 3-4 weeks (Dean et al , 2005).

  6. Transmission of Chlamydophila between cats occurs through direct contact with other cats or infected animals. 21. Clinical Signs. Watery or yellowish discharge from one or both eyes; Swelling and reddening of the conjunctiva; Mild sneezing and nasal discharge; Mild fever (occasionally) Lethargy (occasionally) Risk Factors

  7. Chlamydia felis is associated with both stray and domestic cats. It has also been reported in humans, dogs, and iguanas (Iguana iguana) and is suspected to cause clinical signs of chlamydiosis in dogs. In cats, it is commonly associated with acute or chronic conjunctivitis, rhinitis, and bronchopneumonia.

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