Causes

• According to fanciers.com, the bacteria responsible for kennel cough in cats (and dogs) is bordetella bronchiseptica.
  
  

Symptoms

• Signs of this infection include cough, sneezing and fever, according to felinebb.info.
  Additional symptoms are runny eyes and nose.
  
  

Treatment

• Because kennel cough is caused by bacteria, antibiotics are the primary form of treatment.
  
  

Prevention/Solution

• Kittens can be vaccinated against this disease at 4 weeks old, according to Schering-Plough Animal Health at novibacbb.com. In addition, prevent the spread of kennel cough by keeping infected animals quarantined and treating all animals in the home or cattery.
  
  

Warning

• Bordetella is often fatal for kittens.
  
  

Considerations

• Kennel cough symptoms are the same as other respiratory diseases' symptoms. Only a veterinarian can tell you with certainty whether your cat has this illness and treat it with the appropriate medication.