feline bordetella/ feline viral rhinotracheitis

Question 1

what 5 things should you consider about Bordetella in felines

Answer 1

a) a cause of upper respiratory infection in cats
b) cats that are around other strange cats are more at risk

c) some symptoms include loss of appetite, listlessness, fever, coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge and runny eyes

d) treatment and prevention is the same as canine
e) it may pass from cat to dog

Question 2

what 3 things should you consider about FHV1/FVR

Answer 2

a) aka feline viral rhinotracheaitis
b) is an enveloped DNA virus
c) is direct, aerosol or fomite

Question 3

what are the 6 clinical signs of FHV1/FVR

Answer 3

frequent sneezing
lethargy
conjunctivitis/rhinitis
pyrexia
anorexia
corneal ulcers

Question 4

what 3 things should you consider about the diagnosis of FHV1/FVR

Answer 4

history, clinical signs and virus isolation

Question 5

what should you consider about the treatment of FHV1/FVR

Answer 5

it is supportive with fluids, using mucolytic agents may help, antibiotics and antiviral drugs