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Key Facts

• Potential causes: tooth root abscess, viruses (herpes, calici, distemper), fungi, parasites, cancer
• Primary bacterial rhinitis is uncommon in cats (usually secondary)
• Aspergillus fumigatus: most common fungal rhinitis in dogs
• Chronic rhinitis in cats often called 'chronic snufflers'
• Signs: sneezing, nasal discharge, open-mouth breathing, pawing at face
• Diagnostic workup often requires anesthesia for complete examination
• Treatment depends on underlying cause: antibiotics, antifungals, steroids, surgery