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Feline Calicivirus in Cats(FCV)
One of the main causes of upper respiratory infections, characterized by oral ulcers and respiratory symptoms. Highly contagious and spreads easily in multi-cat settings.
Vet Supervised
Symptoms
- Oral ulcers
- Sneezing and nasal discharge
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Limping (arthritis type)
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Causes
- Direct contact with infected cats
- Droplet transmission
- Contaminated environment
Diagnosis
1
Clinical diagnosis
2
PCR testing
3
Virus isolation
Treatment
- Supportive care (fluids, anti-inflammatory)
- Antibiotics (prevent secondary infection)
- Oral care
- Nutritional support
Prognosis
Usually recovers in 1-2 weeks, but may continue shedding virus as a carrier.
Severity: Medium
Prevention
- Core vaccination (FVRCP)
- Quarantine new cats
- Environmental disinfection
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