Calicivirus infections in cats mainly affect the respiratory system. The infectious is highly contagious and it can easily spread from one cat to another in places where cats are in close proximity with each other, such as in multi-cat households, catteries, shelters, cat shows, or breeding facilities. The main route of transmission is via direct contact with an infected cat. Another viable route is via contact with contaminated objects and surfaces in the environment.
Calicivirus cannot easily be eliminated from a cat’s immediate environment as they are very resistant to most household disinfectants. This means that if the infection is present, the virus may be present in the environment for a significant length of time especially when conditions are favorable for their growth and reproduction.
Cats suffering from calicivirus infection display symptoms that indicate a problem in the upper respiratory tract. Prominent symptoms include sneezing, discharges from the eyes and nose, congestion, loss of appetite, lethargy, and fever. The infection may also affect the joints causing lameness in affected cats. Ulcers may form inside the mouth, nose, and lips of the cat. Talk to your veterinarian Oconomowoc WI about the best way to protect your pet against the infection.
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