Cost of Cat Rhinotracheitis Test: Find Out Now!

Part 1: Choosing Test Strips Based on Symptoms

When it comes to viruses affecting cats, there are various test strips available on the market, such as herpesvirus and calicivirus test strips, as well as panleukopenia and feline coronavirus test strips. For diagnosing feline rhinotracheitis, typically, you only need to test for herpesvirus and calicivirus. However, if your cat exhibits distinct symptoms, you can select the appropriate test strip accordingly.

The symptoms of feline herpesvirus include sneezing, runny nose, fever, watery and inflamed eyes, and a certain chance of oral inflammation;

The symptoms of feline calicivirus are similar, with fever, sneezing, runny nose, watery and inflamed eyes, but also more common oral inflammation and arthritis. It's clear that calicivirus can cause more oral issues than herpesvirus. If your cat shows significant oral inflammation or arthritis, you might start with the calicivirus test strip. If necessary, you can also test for both. Feline rhinotracheitis test strips usually cost between 20 to 30 yuan.

It's important to note that test strip results for feline rhinotracheitis can be somewhat inaccurate, and sometimes even if your cat is infected, the test may show a negative result.

Part 2: Choosing PCR Testing Based on Symptoms

PCR testing is known for its accuracy but can be quite expensive. A single pathogen test might cost between 200 to 300 yuan, for example, if you're testing for herpesvirus alone. However, if you need to test for multiple pathogens such as herpesvirus, calicivirus, chlamydia, and mycoplasma, the cost could be several hundred to even thousands of yuan. Therefore, it's advisable to choose the pathogen testing based on your cat's symptoms to minimize expenses and allocate more funds towards treatment.

Tip: For more information on feline rhinotracheitis, click on "Early Symptoms of Feline Rhinotracheitis" to continue reading.