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Viral Diseases of Cats Flashcards

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Feline Calicivirus

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a highly contagious virus that causes a mild-severe respiratory and oral disease in cats

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How can feline calicivirus be transmitted cat to cat?

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transmission occurs after direct contact with an infected cat./environmental exposure to objects that’re contaminated.

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How long can feline calicivirus stay in an environment?

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can survive up to a week in a contaminated environment

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How long can a cat be a carrier of feline calicivirus?

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a cat can be a carrier for life - passing it onto kits

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5 symptoms of feline calicivirus

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nasal congestion
enlarged lymph nodes
anorexia
hard palate
uclers on tongue

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4 treatment methods of feline calicivirus

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eye medication
supportive care
anti-inflammatories
antibiotics for secondary infections

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T or F: Feline Calicivirus is not vaccine-preventable

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false

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Feline Chlamydial Conjunctivitis

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infection of the membrane around the eye which involves the eyes and upper respiratory tract

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What age group does feline chlamydial conjunctivitis impact?

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kittens and young cats

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T or F: Feline Chlamydial Conjunctivitis is not contagious to other cats

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false

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4 symptoms of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis

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conjunctivate becomes swollen and red
loss of appetite
can lead to fatal pneumonia
nictitating membrane can protrude over eye

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Treatment for feline chlamydial conjunctivitis

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antibiotics - oral and topical

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T or F: There is no vaccine for this virus

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false

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Feline Herpesvirus/Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis

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can show up as a chronic clear tearing around the eye with occasional redness that can progress to significant swelling

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Feline herpesvirus infects cats of what ages? What cats are more prone to FHV?

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FHV infects cats of all ages
young cats or cats with other chronic diseases are more prone to FHV

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How is FHV transmitted?

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spreads from saliva, discharge from eyes and nose of an infected cat
contaminated objects like clothing, food/water dishes, furniture, etc.

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How long will a cat be a carrier of FHV?

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a cat will be a carrier of FHV its entire life

18
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What can cause reactivation with the FHV?

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stress and illness - can stay inactive in a cats peripheral nerves

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T or F: Cats who are infected always show signs

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false

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How long do viral particles last on hands/other skin surfaces?

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can be infective up to half an hour after

21
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4 symptoms of feline herpesvirus

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nasal congestion
excessive blinking
discharge from eyes/nose that ranges from watery to thick/purulent
squinting

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T or F: Cats who get feline herpesvirus are easy to treat with a 100% chance of no reoccurance

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false - hard to treat and a high chance of reoccurance

23
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________ serum is an option

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autologous

24
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Regime for chronic cases of FHV

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eye lube at minimun BID
lysine for 3-4 weeks

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T or F: Vaccine’s are not available for the FHV

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false - vaccine’s are available but kittens are infected in utero

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Feline Infectious Peritonitis

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fatal disease in cats that’s a mutation of feline enteric coronavirus

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What age of cats does feline infectious peritonitis infect?

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feline infectious peritonitis primarily impacts young cats less than 2 years in age

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Breeds that are predisposed to feline infectious peritonitis

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abyssinian, bengal, birman ragdoll, himalayan and devon rex

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What cats are more prone to getting feline infectious peritonitis?

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cats in multi-cat households
cats in shelters
cats in catteries
cats that’re stressed and ill

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4 symptoms of feline infectious peritonitis

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listlessness
lethargy
weight loss
decreased/absent appetite

31
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What are the 2 forms of feline infectious?

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wet and dry

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Wet feline infectious peritonitis

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build-up of fluids in body cavities resulting in a swollen abdomen or build-up of fluids in chest making it hard to breathe

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Dry feline infectious peritonitis

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next to no fluid build-up resulting in severe inflammation of the organs

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Treatment for feline infectious peritonitis

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supportive care
anti-inflammatories
immune supressing medication

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