The question in the title is online and appears to be asking for the percentage of cats that are suffering from or have suffered from the herpesvirus group. It causes feline viral rhinotracheitis – FVR. One study states ‘33% of the cats with respiratory tract disease were FCV positive’ 2. Another states: ‘Following exposure …
My neighbors’ cat gave my cat herpes virus. Should they pay my veterinary bills? The answer is probably no because the case would be too troublesome.
In other words does L-lysine help domestic cats control the feline herpes virus which is very prevalent in cat rescue shelters and catteries? The feline herpes virus is one of two which causes cat flu. The other is calicivirus. The virus can lay dormant and flare up under stress. During these flare ups vets …
Lactoferrin is another one of the alternative treatments for a chronic herpes virus infection which can be combined with L-lysine. L-lysine is fairly well known as a supplement to give to cats to help them overcome or control a chronic herpes virus infection. That is the way I see it and my vet recommended …
Thirty-five commonly used disinfectants were tested in a study published on Europe PubMed Central. They were tested for their “virucidal activity” (their capacity to destroy or inactivate viruses) against: feline rhinotracheitis virus (a herpesvirus – FHV). Herpes virus is the most common amongst cats with feline calcivirus (FCV); feline calicivirus (as many as 50% of …
by Leah (England) I would like to tell you about my cat Ozzie. We have been through an awful lot with him since his diagnosis of feline calici virus (FCV) last year. FCV is one of two major causes of upper respiratory infections (UIRs) in cats. It all started when we took him for …
by Michael (London, UK) Barn Kitten with conjunctivitis – photo Lee (Flickr). I have used this sad picture before. Spot of conjunctivitis – photo Jennifer Lamb (Flickr) Another cat with conjunctivitis – calico cat – photo sg4w (Flickr) Feline conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is a clear mucous membrane consisting of …
by Jessica Maine (Kealakekua, Hawaii U.SA) Recently I bought two Persian kittens….Immediately I noticed the chronic tearing and asked the breeder about it. She let me go to vet after vet, spending lots of money and time to try and “fix” it to no avail. After four months of “nursing” I found out this …
