Comment soigner calicivirus ?

Comment soigner calicivirus ?

Malheureusement, il n'existe pas de traitements antiviraux efficaces contre les calicivirus. Le vétérinaire va alors devoir mettre en place un traitement de soutien pour aider l'animal le temps que son système immunitaire lutte contre les virus.

Comment se transmet la Calicivirose ?

Le calicivirus félin (FCV) touche principalement les voies respiratoires et se trouve souvent associé au coryza ou encore à l'herpès-virus félin. Sa transmission se fait par la salive, les excrétions du nez et des yeux, l'urine et les excréments des chats contaminés.

Comment soigner la gingivite chez le chat ?

En cas de gingivite, le traitement passe souvent par des soins dentaires sous anesthésie générale : détartrage et polissage des dents qui peuvent être accompagnés d'une extraction dentaire si certaines dents sont trop abîmées pour être conservées.

What are the symptoms of calicivirus in cats?

• Calicivirus in cats. Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a virus that is very common in the cat population. Its symptoms include nasal discharge, gingivitis, and mouth ulcers. Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a virus that is very common in the cat population. Together with feline herpesvirus (FHV) it can cause "cat flu.".

What is calcivirus and how does it spread?

• Calcivirus is very contagious and spreads easily between cats. This means that cats living in shelters, rescues, or colonies face higher risk. Direct contact is a principle way of spreading the virus between cats. This can take place through a variety of ways, including the following:

Can a carrier cat pass calicivirus to a newborn kitten?

• Carrier cats may or may not show any signs of infection when they are actively shedding calicivirus and serve as an important source of infection to susceptible cats. Female cats that are carriers of this virus can pass the infection on to their newborn kittens. How is a calicivirus infection diagnosed?

How is FCV spread in cats?

• FCV is spread in the following ways: Objects that come into daily contact with an infected cat such as food bowls, cages, and brushes must also be cleaned regularly to stop the infection spreading. Can my kitten be exposed to FCV when in contact with other cats?