Feline Calicivirus Symptoms & Treatment: A Comprehensiv

Let's differentiate between Calicivirus and Feline Rhinotracheitis, both of which present with upper respiratory symptoms. One key difference lies in their primary symptoms: Feline Rhinotracheitis primarily manifests with conjunctivitis, while Calicivirus is characterized by oral ulcers. Additionally, Calicivirus often leads to fever in cats.

Quick Assessment: Upper respiratory infection + Conjunctivitis + Oral ulcer = Feline Calicivirus

Characteristics of Calicivirus Transmission:

Calicivirus is transmitted through the secretions (eye, nose, mouth, and milk) and excrement of infected cats. This means that cats in the same environment can contract the virus from these sources.

After recovery, cats infected with Calicivirus may experience symptom resolution, but the virus remains latent in their bodies for life, leading to ongoing排毒. To protect against this disease, it is recommended to vaccinate cats with the Feline Trivalent Vaccine. If a cat with Calicivirus is purchased for a cattery, it poses a risk. It is advisable to have the cat neutered and sold to a pet family, and to inform customers that only vaccinated kittens should be introduced to their homes.

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Clinical Symptoms:

The incubation period for infection is 23 days, with initial symptoms including fever ranging from 39.5 to 40.5 degrees Celsius.

Oral ulcers are the most distinctive feature, with the tongue, hard palate, and palatine fissure being particularly affected. Large areas of ulcers and granulation tissue can develop, making it difficult for the cat to eat. The cat may also show signs of poor appetite, sneezing, increased secretions from the mouth and nose, drooling, and conjunctivitis with a mucopurulent discharge. After 45 days, the discharge may become purulent, and the cornea may become inflamed and photophobia may occur.

When the virus is highly virulent, pneumonia can occur, leading to difficulty breathing and dry or wet啰音 in the lungs. Puppies under three months of age can die from pneumonia.

Without secondary infections from other viruses (such as Feline Herpesvirus) or bacteria, most cats can recover within 710 days and often become carriers. However, if the infection is not treated promptly, it can lead to more severe complications.

Treatment Approach:

1. Fever Symptoms: If the cat has a fever (body temperature over 40 degrees), you can purchase flunixin meglumine injection for injection (any brand of veterinary medicine is fine). Flunixin meglumine injection can reduce fever and relieve pain.

Injection Dosage: Refer to the package instructions.

Purchase Channels: Local veterinary pharmacies, Taobao, Pinduoduo, and other platforms can be purchased. Choose the purchase method based on the urgency of the situation. If you can inject the cat but cannot find a veterinary pharmacy, you can go to a pet hospital to purchase one for emergency use.

2. Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis can be treated with ointment, which is effective and has a longerlasting effect than eye drops. Erythromycin ointment and gentamicin sulfate ointment are both available at regular pharmacies.

3. Oral Ulcers: Oral ulcers can be treated with human西瓜霜 spray on the obvious ulcers; there are also many sprays for pet stomatitis on Taobao that are also effective. Decide whether to purchase them based on the actual situation.

For cracked palates, you can apply some ointment, as ointments have a wide range of applications, including burns and trauma, and can be used for disinfection.

4. Comprehensive Antiviral Treatment: For viral infections, the main treatment is antiviral drugs. This approach should be clear. You can give the cat ribavirin or acyclovir, choosing one of the two. Ribavirin is available at pharmacies and should be administered at a dosage of 20mg/kg body weight. Since the cat has oral ulcers, it is easier to administer the medicine by dissolving ribavirin granules in water.

Antibiotics should also be administered to treat secondary bacterial infections. Amoxicillin clavulanate potassium can be given, and azithromycin can be given for severe cases. Antibiotics can be taken orally with the antiviral drugs for a synergistic effect.

Cats infected with Calicivirus need to supplement vitamins during their illness. You can purchase a multivitamin powder to dissolve in water and forcefeed the cat to ensure it receives additional vitamins every day. Additionally, water supplementation can help improve the condition.

Prognosis:

After recovery, it is important to promptly revaccinate the cat and check the antibody levels one week after vaccination to confirm that the vaccine is effective. Although cats can carry Calicivirus for life, as long as the vaccine is effective, the disease will not recur. In a group environment, it is essential to ensure that all cats have been vaccinated with the Trivalent Vaccine to ensure their safety.

In summary, the most dangerous situation for cats with Calicivirus is fever, so it is necessary to measure the cat's rectal temperature daily to monitor its body temperature. The second symptom to be concerned about is stomatitis, which can affect the cat's eating and, consequently, its overall health, potentially leading to more severe complications. In addition to treating these two symptoms, comprehensive antiviral treatment should be administered.