Core

Question 0

Feline core

Answer 0

Rabies

And the Combination vaccine (FVRCP)

1. Feline viral rhinotracheitis [FHV-1] (herpesvirus)
2. calcivirus (FCV)
3. Feline Panleukopenia (FPV)

Question 1

What are the core vaccines for dogs?

Answer 1

Rabies
Canine distemper virus
Canine adenovirus, type 2 injectable
Canine parvovirus

Question 2

Rabies feline
Caused by
Effects

Answer 2

Rhabdovirus

Effects the NS.
Spread through saliva and CNS tissue is most commonly transmitted though bite wounds

Question 3

Rabies natural reservoir

Answer 3

Skunks, bats, foxes, & coyotes

Question 4

Rabies cat symp.

Answer 4

Neurological signs, such as increased aggression, agitation, solitude seeking, incoordination, and/or paralysis

Question 5

Reportable diseases

Answer 5

Rabies

Question 6

Feline viral Rhinotracheitis (FHV-1) and Calicivirus (FCV) what is it? What are signs?

Core- part of combination

Answer 6

A herpesvirus that frequent cause of upper respiratory disease in cats

Common clinical signs include sneezing, ocular & nasal discharge, & fever

Question 7

What is Calicivirus (FCV) & signs

Feline Core- combination (FVRCP)vaccine

Answer 7

Many strains & common cause of upper respiratory disease in cats

Signs ORAL ulceration,
And sneezing, nasal & ocular discharge, & fever (like rhinotracheitis)

Question 8

How are FCV and FHV-1 shed?

Answer 8

Shed via oropharyngeal, conjunctival, & nasal secretions for up to 3 weeks
In addition Calicivirus is shed in urine & feces

Direct contact is most common cause
Indirect contact w/ infectious secretions is possible

Latent infections are normal w/ feline herpes & involves the virus laying dormant w/in cat for a period of time

Carrier state possible, but tend to shed continuously

Question 9

How long can FCV and FHV last in environment?

Answer 9

Calicivirus can last longer ( up to a week)

Herpesviruses can only lasts 24 hours

Question 10

Cautions and side effects of FCV & FHV-1

Answer 10

Both modified live and inactivated vaccines are available, and both have good efficacy

But both do not protect against Carrier state:
The Calicivirus doesn’t protect against all strains

It is possible to develop my own signs of upper respiratory disease,especially following intranasal vaccine, and lameness may develop secondary to Calicivirus component of vaccine

Question 11

Feline Panleukopenia (FPV) is caused by

Core w/ combination

Answer 11

Parvovirus

High contagious & found in environment

Question 12

Feline Panleukopenia signs

Core

Answer 12

Fever, lethargy, anorexia, dehydration, vomiting, & diarrhea
Sudden death possible in younger cats
Low white cell count

Neurological signs are possible because infection during late gestation or 1st few weeks of life can lead to cerebellar hypoplasia

Question 13

Feline Panleukopenia (FPV) shed
Core

Answer 13

Shed in all body secretions, especially urine/feces

And can last in environment for a year

Direct contact w/ cat or secretion is most common cause of viral spread

Question 14

FPV vaccines available

Answer 14

vaccines are available in injectable form and provide excellent immunity or in intranasal modified live vaccine (but it is possible or modified live vaccines to cause cerebellar disease in fetuses or neonates, so this vaccine type should not be administered to kitten younger than 4wks of age or pregnant queens)

Question 15

What are caution w/ Panleukopenia?

Feline

Answer 15

modified live vaccines can cause cerebellar disease in fetuses or neonates,
so this vaccine type should not be administered to kitten younger than 4wks of age
or pregnant queens)

Question 16

What make sup the feline combination vaccine

Answer 16

Feline rhinotracheitis
Feline Calicivirus
Feline Panleukopenia