What is Feline Calicivirus Infection?
Feline Calicivirus Infection causes upper respiratory and oral disease in cats. It is spread by sneezing or by exposure to contaminated surfaces. This is one of the more common respiratory infection in cats.
Most cats can contract this disease but Feline Calicivirus usually affect young kittens.
Symptoms of Feline Calicivirus Infection
Typical signs you can observe when your cat has this virus are: sneezing, nasal congestion, conjunctivitis and discharge from the nose or eyes. Painful lameness may occur.
Ulcerations may occur on the lips, nose and oral cavity that may lead to excessive drooling.
Loss of appetite, fever, squinting and weakness may also be observed.
This may be treated as an outpatient condition for mild cases. Hospitalization may be necessary if severe pneumonia occurs.
The Feline Calicivirus is highly contagious. Make sure that contact with other cats is prevented.
Vaccination for this is possible. Discuss this further with your veterinarian.
Get to Know The Infectious Cat Diseases
As a cat owner, it is your responsibility to know the various cat diseases. Know more about these conditions and learn how to protect your cat from these conditions. Here is the list of common cat diseases.
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