Parasitic Infection of the Respiratory Tract in Cats Respiratory
Parasites in Cats Respiratory parasites can be worms, or insects
such as maggots or mites that live in the respiratory system,
either in the passages or in the blood vessels. The infestation
might affect the upper respiratory tract, including the nose,
throat, and windpipe, or the lower respiratory passage,
including the bronchi and lungs. Such parasites affect all of
the host’s systems: the respiratory system, the cardiovascular
system (the heart), the circulatory system, and the endocrine
system (the liver and kidneys). Animals that live in multiple
pet households, and pets living in unsanitary conditions have a
higher risk of transmission. Exposure to the infected feces of
other animals that are carriers of the parasite can also make an
animal more susceptible. This can include being in an
environment such as a shelter or boarding facility, but your cat
is also more at risk if it goes outdoors, as it has more
opportunities to come into contac