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Both arrived at my home with an array of unfortunate medical issues—a congenital eye defect and an upper respiratory infection in the kitten, and some kind of intestinal parasite in her mama ...
Feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR) is an upper respiratory or pulmonary infection of cats caused by Felid alphaherpesvirus 1 (FeHV-1), of the family Herpesviridae. It is also commonly referred to as feline influenza , feline coryza , and feline pneumonia but, as these terms describe other very distinct collections of respiratory symptoms, they ...
Cat flu is the common name for a feline upper respiratory disease, which can be caused by one or more possible pathogens: Feline herpes virus, causing feline viral rhinotracheitis (cat common cold; this is the disease most associated with the "cat flu" misnomer), Feline calicivirus, Bordetella bronchiseptica (cat kennel cough), or
C. felis is a common cause of conjunctivitis and upper respiratory problems in cats. [14] If left untreated, it leads to damage in the eyes followed by a loss of vision and, eventually, blindness. [14] While this is not fatal, it is still very uncomfortable for the cat. [14] Many countries do have a vaccine available. [10]
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a virus of the family Caliciviridae that causes disease in cats. It is one of the two important viral causes of respiratory infection in cats, the other being Felid alphaherpesvirus 1. FCV can be isolated from about 50% of cats with upper respiratory infections. [2]
Dr. Watkins also reminds us that the best way to prevent respiratory infection is to get the flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines. “Don’t wait, the life you save can be your own.” “Don’t wait ...
Feline asthma and other respiratory diseases may be prevented by cat owners by eliminating as many allergens as possible. Allergens that can be found in a cat's habitual environment include: pollen, molds, dust from cat litter, perfumes, room fresheners, carpet deodorizers, hairspray, aerosol cleaners, cigarette smoke, and some foods. Avoid ...
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