Viral Diseases of Cats Flashcards
Feline Calicivirus
a highly contagious virus that causes a mild-severe respiratory and oral disease in cats
How can feline calicivirus be transmitted cat to cat?
transmission occurs after direct contact with an infected cat./environmental exposure to objects that’re contaminated.
How long can feline calicivirus stay in an environment?
can survive up to a week in a contaminated environment
How long can a cat be a carrier of feline calicivirus?
a cat can be a carrier for life - passing it onto kits
5 symptoms of feline calicivirus
nasal congestion
enlarged lymph nodes
anorexia
hard palate
uclers on tongue
4 treatment methods of feline calicivirus
eye medication
supportive care
anti-inflammatories
antibiotics for secondary infections
T or F: Feline Calicivirus is not vaccine-preventable
false
Feline Chlamydial Conjunctivitis
infection of the membrane around the eye which involves the eyes and upper respiratory tract
What age group does feline chlamydial conjunctivitis impact?
kittens and young cats
T or F: Feline Chlamydial Conjunctivitis is not contagious to other cats
false
4 symptoms of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis
conjunctivate becomes swollen and red
loss of appetite
can lead to fatal pneumonia
nictitating membrane can protrude over eye
Treatment for feline chlamydial conjunctivitis
antibiotics - oral and topical
T or F: There is no vaccine for this virus
false
Feline Herpesvirus/Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
can show up as a chronic clear tearing around the eye with occasional redness that can progress to significant swelling
Feline herpesvirus infects cats of what ages? What cats are more prone to FHV?
FHV infects cats of all ages
young cats or cats with other chronic diseases are more prone to FHV
How is FHV transmitted?
spreads from saliva, discharge from eyes and nose of an infected cat
contaminated objects like clothing, food/water dishes, furniture, etc.
How long will a cat be a carrier of FHV?
a cat will be a carrier of FHV its entire life
What can cause reactivation with the FHV?
stress and illness - can stay inactive in a cats peripheral nerves
T or F: Cats who are infected always show signs
false
How long do viral particles last on hands/other skin surfaces?
can be infective up to half an hour after
4 symptoms of feline herpesvirus
nasal congestion
excessive blinking
discharge from eyes/nose that ranges from watery to thick/purulent
squinting
T or F: Cats who get feline herpesvirus are easy to treat with a 100% chance of no reoccurance
false - hard to treat and a high chance of reoccurance
________ serum is an option
autologous
Regime for chronic cases of FHV
eye lube at minimun BID
lysine for 3-4 weeks
T or F: Vaccine’s are not available for the FHV
false - vaccine’s are available but kittens are infected in utero
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
fatal disease in cats that’s a mutation of feline enteric coronavirus
What age of cats does feline infectious peritonitis infect?
feline infectious peritonitis primarily impacts young cats less than 2 years in age
Breeds that are predisposed to feline infectious peritonitis
abyssinian, bengal, birman ragdoll, himalayan and devon rex
What cats are more prone to getting feline infectious peritonitis?
cats in multi-cat households
cats in shelters
cats in catteries
cats that’re stressed and ill
4 symptoms of feline infectious peritonitis
listlessness
lethargy
weight loss
decreased/absent appetite
What are the 2 forms of feline infectious?
wet and dry
Wet feline infectious peritonitis
build-up of fluids in body cavities resulting in a swollen abdomen or build-up of fluids in chest making it hard to breathe
Dry feline infectious peritonitis
next to no fluid build-up resulting in severe inflammation of the organs
Treatment for feline infectious peritonitis
supportive care
anti-inflammatories
immune supressing medication
