Sentences with phrase «of calicivirus»

A particularly virulent strain of calicivirus, commonly referred to as «hemorrhagic calici,» has appeared to «pop up» out of nowhere.

This severe form of calicivirus can be deadly in up to half of affected cats.

Clinical signs of calicivirus infection include sneezing, nasal congestion, conjunctivitis, discharge from the eyes and nose, sudden lameness in one or more joints (this is seen more frequently in kittens and has been called «limping kitten syndrome»), loss of appetite, fever, lethargy, and ulcers on the tongue (see photo), roof of the mouth, gums, lips, or nose.

The exact cause is unknown, but the vast majority of affected cats are chronic carriers of calicivirus; the virus may play a role in this chronic inflammatory process.

Treatment of calicivirus While there's no cure for calicivirus or any URI (just like the common cold), there are some things you can do to help alleviate the severity of clinical signs:

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).

Make sure your new kitten or house cats are up to date on their vaccines because some vaccines help to lessen the severity of calicivirus and other URIs.

These cats rarely show signs of pneumonia because with the exception of Calicivirus, these organisms usually spare the lungs.

Heck, if a few catch a virulent strain of calicivirus or kennel cough, they will just list them to be killed and pulled by a rescue who will be left with a huge vet bill and potentially a dead animal.

A vaccine called Calicivax is available just for this form of calicivirus.

Signs of calicivirus or other URIs include the following:

Some cats that do not appear sick are carriers of calicivirus and may shed virus particles.

It is also possible to see joint lameness with some strains of calicivirus, while other strains that are more virulent can cause multiple organ disease.

There are several strains of caliciviruses that affect the cat.

A particularly virulent strain of calicivirus, commonly referred to as hemorrhagic calicivirus, has appeared to pop up out of nowhere.