What to do if your cat has herpes and calicivirus

Feline calicivirus and herpes virus are a viral infectious disease that affects the upper respiratory tract, eyes and mouth of cats. After the cat is infected, it will have symptoms such as high fever, decreased spirit, lack of appetite, and purulent discharge from the eyes and nasal cavity. If this symptom occurs, it is necessary to immediately isolate it from other cats at home, and go to the pet hospital in time to check the PCR diagnosis of these two viruses, and then treat the symptoms**, generally in time** can get better quickly.

1. Overview.

Feline herpesvirus: Also known as viral rhinobronchitis, feline herpesvirus replicates and multiplies in the epithelial cells of the conjunctiva and upper exhaler tract and within the cells of neurons, and neurogenous infection can lead to a lifelong latent infection. Chronic latent infection is a typical consequence of acute infection with feline herpes virus, which is well and intermittently reactivated, excreting the virus into oral and nasal secretions and conjunctival secretions.

The main infections are cats in the acute infection period and cats with chronic latent infection and reactivation and detoxification. Female cats with chronic latent infection are considered to be in a state of urgency during labor and lactation, so they can cause the virus to reactivate and begin to shed the virus, so kittens may be exposed to the virus at a very early stage. However, the outcome of infection depends on the amount of migratory antibodies in the mother.

Feline Calicivirus: Cacivirus is a highly contagious pathogen that is widely found in cat populations worldwide, and feline calicivirus is a highly mutated, single-stranded RNA virus. In acute illness, the virus is mainly released from the mouth and nose, and many cats continue to excrete the virus after recovery, most for more than 30 days, and a few for several years.

The virus is somewhat self-limiting, and there is little chance of recurrence after recovery.

2. Pathogens.

Feline herpes virus: The virus enters the cat's body through the mouth, nose, conjunctiva and other routes, and then causes the lysis of nasal epithelial cells** infection, and thus spreads to the conjunctiva, throat, trachea, bronchi and small bronchi, and the lesions are local multiple necrotizing (neutrophil infiltration) and inflammatory diseases.

Feline calicivirus: cats are infected through the mouth, nose, and conjunctiva, and the oropharynx is the site of initial viral replication, and transient viremia occurs 3-4 days after infection, at which point the presence of the virus can be detected in many other tissues. The virus causes necrosis of epithelial cells, and in typical cases, blisters appear at the edges of the tongue and then sores that take more than 2-3 weeks to heal.

Most cats that have recovered from acute illness will clear the infection within 30 days, and a small number will release the virus for a longer period of time, or it may be for life.

3. Clinical symptoms.

Feline herpes virus:

Typical acute illness: rhinitis, conjunctivitis, superficial and deep corneal ulcers, specific dendritic ulcers. Clinical symptoms include sneezing, nasal discharge, conjunctival injection, and serous discharge.

Atypical diseases: ** disease, viremia, pneumonia. Clinical manifestations include ulcerative and crusty lesions on the nose and face, severe systemic symptoms (fever, depression, anorexia), cough, and death of kittens.

After the cat is infected, there will be high fever, decreased spirit, lack of appetite, purulent discharge from the eyes and nasal cavity, etc., you can buy Tongyi Shuchang + doxycycline + panoxeivir tablets**. If it is severe, you need to seek medical attention promptly.

Cats have herpes and calicivirus, if it is very serious, it is natural to take it to a veterinarian for professional **.

Generally speaking, as long as the calicivirus is timely**, it usually takes half a month to a month**.

Feline calicivirus infection is a viral respiratory infection of the feline, which is mainly manifested by upper respiratory tract symptoms, namely mental depression, serous and mucorhinorrhea, conjunctivitis, stomatitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, accompanied by biphasic fever. Feline calicivirus infection is a frequent occurrence in cats, with high morbidity and low mortality.

Feline calicivirus belongs to the family Caliciviridae, Calicivirus. The virus multiplies in the brain, sometimes in a crystalline or bead-like arrangement. The virus is resistant to lipid solvents (ether, chloroform, and deoxycholine salts); It loses activity when pH value is 3, and is stable when pH value is 4 5; Inactivated at 50 degrees Celsius for 30 min.

Epidemic characteristics: Under natural conditions, only felines are susceptible to this virus, which often occurs in cats 6 to 84 days old.

The main sources of infection are sick cats and poisonous cats. In the acute stage, the affected cat can excrete a large amount of virus with secretions and excretions, which can directly infect susceptible cats.

Poisonous cats can disappear their symptoms, but long-term detoxification is the most dangerous source of infection.

Hello I am Cao Hang, a licensed veterinarian, with 6 years of clinical experience+, and the veterinary qualification certificate number is A0120180022, please describe in detail the age of the pet, the breed, whether it is dewormed and neutered. as well as the problems encountered.

What are his symptoms now? Are there any sores in the mouth?

Question: Wang Xiaoman 5 months did deworming The vaccine was not vaccinated A month ago I was a little coughing at first I didn't care about the runny nose these days I took it to the hospital to check that it was calicivirus I don't know how long I was infected The doctor prescribed some medicine There is redness and swelling in the mouth Now it is isolated There is a cat at home that has been vaccinated for a long time Do you need to send him away I am afraid that it will be infected.

Answer: This calicivirus is at risk of infection, and if possible, it is best to send away this **, which is symptomatic, and then it is to prick interferon to improve immunity, such as lactoferrin and immune peptides.

Question: He only had a runny nose yesterday, and he was with another cat before, could that cat have it too? Can this disease be cured? How long will it take, will it be better What if it doesn't get better after taking medicine? ?

Answer: This can be cured, it is just the right symptom It can generally be cured ** course of treatment, how can it take half a month Then your home is healthy, it is best to use some interferon to prevent it and then this will improve his immunity.

Question: What brand of interferon is it? Is it food?? Do good cats and sick cats have to eat?

Does a sick cat need to take medicine for more than half a month? He's just started to have a runny nose these days, is he just getting sick? Or have you been sick for a long time, but it's starting to get worse now?

Hello, what's the brand of interferon? Is it food?? Do good cats and sick cats have to eat?

Does a sick cat need to take medicine for more than half a month? He's just started to have a runny nose these days, is he just getting sick? Or have you been sick for a long time, but it's starting to get worse now?

If you are sick, you can observe interferon for 7 days.

The cat with no symptoms was observed for three days.

If you push the disease forward about a week from the beginning of the symptoms, it may be his incubation period.

Boosts immunity.

Question: Can I buy interferon online on my own? Irongrass Then I don't have to send the cat away that isn't sick? Or do you want to send it away for a needle?

What if the sick cat is not relieved after injections and medicines? Will it always be like this? Is it useful to isolate in a space?

It doesn't affect dogs, right? I have a dog in my family who is pregnant.

1. What are the symptoms of feline calicivirus?

1. There is an incubation period of 2 to 3 days after infection with feline calicivirus, and there is fever at the beginning of infection.

Symptom. 2. Canker sores.

It is a prominent feature of feline calicivirus, and large areas of ulcers and granulation will appear around the mouth, affecting the cat's eating.

3. Poor spirit, sneezing, runny nose.

Tearing, corneal inflammation.

4. If the condition is severe, pneumonia may occur.

Difficulty breathing.

symptoms that threaten the life of kittens up to three months old.

5. Calicivirus infection.

In the absence of secondary viral and bacterial** infections, most sick cats can return to normal after 7 to 10 days, but they tend to become the source of viral infection.

How should feline calicivirus be done**"/>

Second, how to ** feline calicivirus

There is no specific drug for feline viruses, and viral diseases mainly rely on themselves to survive the difficult moments of the virus, and the less challenging it is for cats with strong resistance to overcome the virus. However, in the meantime, we can use some medications to help cats survive the virus cycle.

1. When the cat is anorexic, the cat owner can forcibly feed the kitten some liquid cat food to avoid hypoglycemia after the cat does not eat for too long.

disease, and at the same time doing this can also increase nutrition and improve the resistance of sick cats.

2. If the cat doesn't drink water, shovel officer.

The cat should be fed with water or subcutaneous fluids to prevent dehydration.

3. On the premise of following the doctor's instructions, give the cat broad-spectrum antibiotics appropriately.

Prevent secondary infection.

3. How to prevent feline calicivirus

1. Vaccinate with feline triple vaccine. Vaccinate cats under the conditions that their bodies are up to.

It is recommended to give the cat the first dose of the feline triple vaccine at 8 weeks of age, and then the second dose at 12 weeks of age. It should be noted that after the cat is vaccinated, it does not mean that it will not be infected with feline calicivirus, but the chance of being infected with the virus will be smaller.

2. Usually the owner should disinfect the cattery more, and potassium persulfate can be used.

Chlorine dioxide and other drugs are disinfected.

Summary. Hello Cats get calicivirus because they live in a closed environment with poor air circulation, so they are susceptible to calicivirus. In addition, cats are also susceptible to the virus if they have not been vaccinated.

Our cat is four years old, the vaccines are complete, and we haven't been out recently, so why do we get cups.

Hello, cats can get calicivirus because they live in a closed environment next to their grandchildren, and the air circulation is not good, so they are easy to be infected with calicivirus. In addition to oaks, cats are also susceptible to the virus if they have not been vaccinated against the relevant vaccines.

Calicivirus is a common virus that can infect cats, dogs and other animals. There are many reasons why cats can get calicivirus, including airborne transmission, food, and water sources.

Is there no air circulation in a confined space?

Hello Yes, calicivirus is a type of feline cold virus, which is often transmitted through contact between cats, sneezing, etc. Even if your cat has been vaccinated and has not been infiltrated, the possibility of infection with the virus cannot be completely ruled out. In addition, the cat's immune system can also be affected due to various factors such as stress, malnutrition, etc., which can lead to viral infections.

If your cat is showing symptoms, it is best to take it to the veterinarian for further testing and**.

It has been kept indoors and has not been in contact with the outside world.

Yes, the lack of air circulation in a confined space can easily lead to an increase in carbon dioxide concentration, a decrease in oxygen content, a collapse of harmful substances in the air and the accumulation of microorganisms, which can have a negative impact on health. In addition, the water vapor and particulates exhaled by people in confined spaces will also make the air humid, which is easy to breed bacteria and mold, resulting in an unhealthy indoor environment.

Is there anything else possible?

In addition to the lack of air circulation, it is also possible that the cat has a low immunity or that there are pathogens in its body. Cats raised indoors lack hunger exercise and sun exposure, which can easily lead to weakened immunity and thus susceptibility to the virus. In addition, infections in the cat's mouth, eye chains, ears and other parts may also be one of the causes of calicivirus infection.

Cats can be infected with calicivirus, mostly because they come into contact with sick cats or items used by sick cats. Infected cats and poisonous cats will become the main source of infection of feline calicivirus, and cats that have recovered from calicivirus also have a certain degree of toxicity, especially after sneezing, the virus will be infected with airborne transmission. Cats can be infected with calicivirus, most of which are due to contact with the sick cat itself, or the items it has used, especially the secretions of the sick cat's body, which can easily infect the cat.

Affected cats and poisonous cats will become the main source of infection of feline calicivirus, calicivirus has a certain resistance to most viruses intolerant to lipid solvents, 50 times need to be sterilized for more than 30 minutes.

Cats that have recovered from calicivirus will also have a certain degree of virulence, although there will be no obvious symptoms of infection, but as long as it sneezes, calicivirus will infect healthy cats through the air.

Feline calicivirus infection is a feline viral respiratory infection, which is mainly manifested by upper respiratory symptoms, namely mental depression, serous and mucous rhinorrhea, orange dry membrane inflammation, stomatitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, accompanied by biphasic fever. Feline calicivirus infection is a frequent occurrence in cats, with high morbidity and low mortality.

Specific symptoms include: nasal discharge (clear color may develop pus-colored), sneezing, loss of appetite, dehydration, poor spirits, lethargy, difficulty chewing food, drooling, red eyes (caused by secondary conjunctivitis), mouth ulcers, fever (hot ears, pads), acute upper respiratory tract infection, gingivitis, stomatitis, joint pain, pneumonia, hepatitis.

When a sneezing in an airborne cat, the virus can be transmitted through droplets, and although most of the droplets fall to the ground, the virus can survive on smiling dust particles or dander and persist for several hours until it is inhaled by another host, causing serious damage to the respiratory tract.

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