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Radiography reveals a rounded density in the Diagnosis
nasopharynx, just caudal to the hard palate.
Diagnosis is based on exclusion of all other causes
of nasal discharge and biopsy results indicating rhini-
ALLERGIC RHINITIS tis with no evidence of underlying pathogens.
A mixed neutrophilic and eosinophilic rhinitis has
been reported.
Classical signs
Most cases with similar signs are the result of viral
● Acute or chronic serous or mucoid nasal
upper respiratory disease often with chronic bacterial
discharge, often seasonal.
rhinitis cases.
Clinical signs Treatment

Allergic rhinitis appears to be a rare and poorly docu- A combination of antihistamine and steroid may work
mented condition in cats. well in some cats. For example, Temaril-P (1/4 to 1/2
tablet PO q 12–24 h).
It presents as serous or mucoid ocular and/or nasal dis-
charge, with no systemic signs and is typically seasonal
in occurrence.

It has been reported associated with allergy to
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica).

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