feline prevention

Question 1

• All surfaces exposed to the infected cat must be cleaned with bleach solution: 1oz of bleach to 32 ounces of water.
• Virus is resistant to most disinfectants.
• Isolate infected animals and use precautions as in canine parvo virus infection.
• Keep infected cats away from dogs!

Answer 1

Feline Panleukopenia or “Feline Distemper”

Question 2

• 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.

Answer 2

Feline Calicivirus (FCV)

Question 3

• A vaccine is avaliable for FCV-VSD

* Highly Contagious

Answer 3

FCV associated systemic disease or FCV-VSD

Question 4

• Vaccination
• Segregate infected cats
• Disinfection of premises and fomites

Answer 4

Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis

Question 5

• Prevent exposure to virus (test and removal of infected cats)
• Vaccinate

Answer 5

Feline Infectious Anemia (Feline Hemobartonellosis)

Question 6

• Test and removal of infected cats

* Vaccination

Answer 6

Feline Leukemia Virus

Question 7

• No treatment
• Prevent contact w/ FIP infected cats
• Vaccination

Answer 7

Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus