Sentences with phrase «feline upper respiratory infection in»

Hurley has built on this experience with extensive research on feline upper respiratory infection in the multi-cat environment.

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Many of these cats carry disease such as feline leukemia, feline aids, feline infectious peritonitis, feline distemper and upper respiratory infections and so once again it is important that cat owners keep their cats up to date on all vaccinations to protect them in case they come into contact with a feral cat.

Learn how to recognize symptoms of colds in cats, and what to do if your cat is diagnosed with feline upper respiratory infection.

Vaccines for Chlamydia (causes an upper respiratory infection), ringworm and feline infectious peritonitis (causes inflammation of certain organs in the body) are also available, but are not usually recommended.

It's a feline housing revolution — and it's helping stop outbreaks of upper respiratory infections in their tracks!

The agents of feline upper respiratory infection are highly contagious and present where ever cats live in groups.

Feline herpes virus is a common disease in cats, causing upper respiratory infection, conjunctivitis (inflammation of the pink tissue surrounding the eye) and in some cases inflammation or ulceration of the cornea.

Because herpes and calicivirus together account for 90 % of upper respiratory infections and Chlamydophila accounts for less than 10 % of upper respiratory infections, the American Association of Feline Practitioner vaccination guidelines favor the «three in one» vaccine and consider the Chlamydophila vaccine optional.

Director Animal Sciences and Vet Advisor, «Feline upper respiratory infections (URI for short) are the most commonly encountered disease problem in animal shelters.

Vaccines for feline herpes virus (FHV - 1) and feline calicivirus (FCV) are always combined, as these two viruses together are the main causes of upper respiratory tract infections in cats (cat flu).

Feline bordatella, or kennel cough, causes an upper respiratory infection in cats, and could cause feline pneuFeline bordatella, or kennel cough, causes an upper respiratory infection in cats, and could cause feline pneufeline pneumonia.

RHINOTRACHEITIS (feline herpes virus 1) & CALICI VIRUSES are the primary stimulants of upper respiratory infection in the feline species, capable of causing clinical signs localized to the upper respiratory system such as sneezing, ocular discharge, and oral ulcerations as well systemic infections in more virulent strains of calici viruses.

Feline herpesvirus (FHV - 1) is a common cause of eye and upper respiratory infection in the cat.

Specifically, cats may develop conjunctivitis after contracting the feline herpesvirus — a virus that is known to cause upper respiratory infections in cats, similar to the common cold.

«Researchers will identify genes responsible for the lack of immune defenses associated with feline herpesvirus, a major cause of upper respiratory infections in cats, with the aim of developing a more effective vaccine,» Morris stated.

Feline Chlamydiosis causes upper respiratory and eye infections in cats.

Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis is a highly contagious disease caused by Feline Herpesvirus Type 1 (FHV - 1) and is one of the most common causes of upper respiratory infections in cats.

There have been several new vaccines introduced in the past few years, including ringworm (a fungal skin infection), Giardia (a protozoal intestinal parasite), feline Bordatella (similar to canine kennel cough, and thought to be a factor in many upper respiratory infections in cats), canine Coronavirus (a mild self - limiting diarrhea of puppies), Leptospirosis (affects the kidneys), and Lyme disease.

These adverse conditions often lead to illness in sheltered cats, particularly the most common of all feline shelter diseases, upper respiratory infection (URI).

Then there is a high chance that you might encounter upper respiratory infection in one or more of your fostered felines.

Health and behavior conditions that may be considered include, but aren't limited to: feline upper respiratory infection; ringworm; panleukopenia; diarrhea in neonates and foster kittens; general neonatal health; parasites; the impact of housing and its associated stressors; the effect of intensive handling on the development of stress - related behavior and health problems; failure to engage in normal behaviors such as elimination, grooming and eating; euthanasia due to fearful behaviors.

One of the most important viruses that causes upper respiratory infections in cats is feline herpesvirus type 1.

Infectious diseases seen in shelter animals range from common treatable conditions such as kennel cough in dogs and upper respiratory infections in cats, to less common but potentially life - threatening diseases such as distemper, canine parvovirus, canine influenza and feline leukemia virus.

Infection with feline herpesvirus - 1 (FHV - 1) accounts for 50 % of viral upper respiratory diseases in domestic cats and is a significant cause of ocular diseases.

In cats, herpes is a respiratory virus accounting for nearly half of feline upper respiratory infections.

Researchers will identify genes responsible for the lack of immune defenses associated with feline herpesvirus, a major cause of upper respiratory infections in cats, with the aim of developing a more effective vaccine.