Kennel Cough (Bordetella) in Cats

Overview and Facts
Symptoms and Types
Diagnosis and Tests
Treatment and Care

What is
Causes

Overview and Facts

What is

What is Bordetella?

Bordetella in cats is a contagious infection which develops when a cat is exposed to the Bordetella bronchiseptica bacteria. Bordetella infections are particularly harmful to young kittens and cats with compromised immune systems.

Causes

Causes of Bordetella in Cats

Cats become infected with bordetella when they come into contact with the bacteria Bordetella bronchiseptica. Cats can become infected with this disease from other cats and dogs that are infected with the bacteria.