Back to Disease DictionaryInfectious Diseases
Feline Herpesvirus in Cats(FHV-1)
A primary cause of cat flu, causing upper respiratory symptoms and conjunctivitis. Once infected, cats become lifelong carriers with reactivation during stress.
Vet Supervised
Symptoms
- Sneezing and nasal discharge
- Conjunctivitis and eye discharge
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Corneal ulcers
Related Symptom Pages
Causes
- Contact with infected cats
- Droplet transmission
- Stress-triggered reactivation
Diagnosis
1
Clinical diagnosis
2
PCR testing
3
Fluorescent antibody test
Treatment
- Antiviral medication (famciclovir)
- L-lysine supplementation
- Antiviral eye drops
- Supportive care
Prognosis
Acute phase resolves in 1-3 weeks, but lifelong carrier status means recurrent episodes.
Severity: Medium
Prevention
- Core vaccination (FVRCP)
- Stress management
- Ongoing L-lysine supplementation
Related Articles
SymptomsCat Sneezing: Causes, Cat Flu Symptoms & Home RemediesRead articleSymptomsCat Eye Discharge: Causes, Normal vs. Abnormal & How to CleanRead articleSymptomsCat Runny Nose: What the Color Tells You About the CauseRead articlePreventionCat Vaccination Guide: Types, Schedule, Costs & Side EffectsRead article
Sẵn sàng hành động ngay khi bạn cảm thấy có gì đó không ổn
Bạn đang đọc bài này vì bạn thực sự quan tâm đến sức khỏe mèo. Với CatsMe, bạn có thể kiểm tra sức khỏe bằng AI ngay lập tức khi lo lắng ập đến.