Can Cats Get Stertor?

Cats usually have a history of chronic intermittent or progressive sneezing, stertor, and nasal discharge. Nasal discharge is usually copious, mucopurulent, bilateral, and can occasionally contain blood. Significant destruction of turbinates may be seen on CT, which is associated with a worsening prognosis.

How do you treat a cat's stertor?

Treatment often involves manual removal of the polyp intraorally with slow, steady traction (see a video of a polyp removal below). However, since a portion of the polyp may still be retained within the middle ear, a bulla osteotomy surgery may be necessary to prevent recurrence.

Is stertor life threatening?

Therefore, stridor is the most critical, and potentially life-threatening, upper respiratory sign. This is especially true when stridor is continuous. The patient that presents with continuous stridor deserves immediate attention.