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«It appears that regular vaccination protocols are ineffective against the virulent systemic form of feline calicivirus at the Humane Society of Indianapolis, but all control measures are being strictly followed and staff is working around the clock to contain the outbreak,» says Dr. Litster, a specialist in feline medicine and clinical epidemiology who regularly advises our medical team.

Not exact matches

When applied to a clean surface for 10 minutes, bleach kills parvo and panleukopenia, calicivirus, and adenovirus at a 1:32 dilution, and ringworm at 1:10.

They're really good at basic pathogens, but they don't kill tougher viruses like parvo, calicivirus, and adenovirus, and they certainly don't kill ringworm.

Breeders safeguard their kittens by vaccinating them against calicivirus, rabies, herpesvirus and panleukopenia at the age of 16 weeks.

Among adult household cats that have completed the initial vaccination series, core vaccines (feline parvovirus - herpesvirus 1 - calicivirus) should be administered at 3 - year intervals.

However, if you have other cats at home, pay heed; before bringing your new kitten home to meet the others, make sure to talk with your veterinarian about the risks of calicivirus, and other upper respiratory infections (URIs) and the importance of isolating your new kitten from your other cats (typically for at least 5 - 7 days).

Vets normally vaccinate kittens at 6 weeks, 10 weeks and 12 weeks for feline viral rhinotrachetus (FVR), feline calicivirus (FCV) and feline panleukopenia (FPL).

Panleukopenia (Feline distemper), Viral Rhinotracheitis (Feline herpes), and Calicivirus Combo Vaccine — Must be given every 3 - 4 weeks until at least 16 weeks of age.

16 week set — Feline Rhinotracheitis — Calicivirus — Panleukopenia — Chlamydophila, Feline Leukemia, and Rabies vaccine at 16 weeks of age (after this set, your kitten is protected for a year)-- three injections

Cats housed in groups, such as in boarding catteries, shelters, and breeding colonies, are at increased risk for contracting calicivirus.

At our clinic in Napa, community cats are spayed / neutered and eartipped; treated for fleas and ticks with Frontline Plus ®; and vaccinated for rabies, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia (cats under the age of 3 months do not receive a rabies vaccine).

There is some compelling evidence coming from a study conducted at The Center for Companion Animal Studies at Colorado State University that shows that the common FVRCP (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and paneleukopenia) vaccine may cause long - term damage to cats» kidneys that increases with every booster.

FVRCP (Feline Rhinotrachetis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia virus): Upper Respiratory Vaccine: The initial vaccine series should begin at 8 weeks of age and be repeated every 3 to 4 weeks of age until past sixteen weeks of age.

We've taken immediate action to stop the spread of virulent systemic feline calicivirus (VS - FCV), a severe and often life - threatening viral illness in cats, and have temporarily halted adoptions of cats at our shelter in order to reduce the spread of the disease and save the lives of as many cats as possible.

The initial canine distemper / parvo / hepatitis / parainfluenza or feline panleukopenia — rhinotracheitis (feline herpesvirus)-- calicivirus vaccine can be given at 8 - 9 weeks of age, followed by a booster at 12 - 14 weeks and, if desired, 1 year later.

We do not know what causes the glitch, but at present the best guess is that a common viral infection called Feline Calicivirus is what triggers the problem.