Feline Diseases: Feline Calicivirus Flashcards
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Q
What does this describe?
- Common viral disease of cats that affects the respiratory system, eyes, joints and hemolymphatic system.
- Virus causes cytolysis of infected cells resulting in tissue damage.
- Most common in kittens <6 weeks old.
- Cats of any age can show disease.
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pathophysiology
2
Q
What does this describe?
- clinical signs
- serologic testing
- viral isolation/viral cultures
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diagnosis
3
Q
What does this describe?
- Supportive Care
- Antibiotics for secondary infections
- Pain control if arthritis is present
- Oxygen may be needed with pneumonia
- Maaloxx may be helpful as an oral anethestic. Use 1 to 2 cc on the tongue bid.
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treatment
4
Q
What does this describe?
- Clinical signs appear 3 to 4 days after exposure.
- Disease resolves in 10 to 14 days after exposure.
- Prognosis is good for uncomplicated cases.
- Pneumonia or hemorrhagic disease have poor prognosis.
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expected course and progress of the disease
5
Q
What does this describe?
- Isolate infected cats.
- Virus is killed by most disinfectants.
- Vaccinate all kittens for FVRCP by 8 to 10 weeks of age. Booster 3 to 4 wks later.
- All cats should be vaccinated at least every 3 years.
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Prevention
