Cat Flu and Respiratory Distress

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What is a significant consequence of inflammation in the nasal passage in cats?

Cold-like symptoms

Difficulty in breathing (correct)

Excessive thirst

Increased appetite

What is a common characteristic of cat flu?

They do not require treatment in other cats nearby

They may show varied presentations within a group (correct)

They always result in high fever

They only affect one side of the body

Which virus is known to cause damage to nasal bones in cats?

Feline calicivirus (FCV)

Chlamydia felis ('Chlamydia')

Bordetella bronchiseptica

Feline herpesvirus (FHV) (correct)

what is the most likely route of transmission of Bordetella bronchiseptica in cats?

Through airborne particulates Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to treat all cats in proximity when dealing with an infected cat?

To prevent the harmful outbreaks that may occur Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic sign of Feline Herpes Virus presentation as mentioned in the text?

Damage to ethmoturbinate bones as a kitten Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Feline Herpes Virus (FHV-1)?

Transmitted mainly through fomites Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment is effective for a polyp associated with Feline Herpes Virus?

Surgical Excision Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of Feline Calicivirus (FCV) compared to FHV-1?

Hardy in the environment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases is associated with Feline Calicivirus (FCV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)?

Feline chronic gingivitis stomatitis Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary method of transmission for Chlamydia felis?

cat-cat direct transmission Signup and view all the answers

Why is stress control important in managing diseases like Cat Flu?

To reduce recrudescence risk Signup and view all the answers

'Floppy kittens' and Synovitis are characteristic signs of which viral disease?

Feline Calicivirus Signup and view all the answers

'Chemosis' (inflamed conjunctiva) is often associated with which specific disease mentioned in the text?

$Chlamydia felis$ Signup and view all the answers

What specific antibiotic treatment is recommended for cat flu?

Doxycycline Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of supplementing with potassium in cat flu cases?

To prevent further inappetence Signup and view all the answers

Which antiviral is being used to treat herpes cases?

Famciclovir Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges associated with using a nebulizer with a cat?

It can be difficult to manage Signup and view all the answers

Which eye condition can liquid tears help calm and make comfortable?

Dry eyes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern with the use of L-Lysine for herpes cases according to the text?

It depletes cats of arginine Signup and view all the answers

Which disinfectant effectiveness aspect is emphasized in relation to Feline Calicivirus (FCV) in the text?

It is resistant to many disinfectants Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest as a key preventive environmental measure for cat flu transmission?

Providing good ventilation and low stress environments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for relying more on cell immunity rather than antibody levels in reference to FCV?

Antibody levels do not correlate with protection Signup and view all the answers

What is a long-lasting consequence that can result from a kitten contracting Feline Herpes Virus?

Chronic snuffling and reoccurring infections Signup and view all the answers

What makes the DNA virus characteristic of Feline Herpes Virus (FHV-1) different from an RNA virus?

Slow mutation rate Signup and view all the answers

What might high levels of lesions on the front legs and head in a cat indicate, according to the text?

Feline Herpes Virus (FHV) Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom of Feline Herpes Virus presentation is outlined below?

'Herpetic dermatitis' Signup and view all the answers

'Stress-related recrudescence' is a characteristic attributed to which respiratory disease mentioned in the text?

'Feline Herpes Virus' Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of Feline Calicivirus (FCV) compared to Feline Herpes Virus (FHV-1)?

FCV can mutate rapidly rendering vaccination ineffective, unlike FHV-1. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary challenge associated with treating Feline Chronic Gingivitis Stomatitis (FCGS)?

Severe pain and difficulty in eating for affected cats. Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant characteristic of Calicivirus spread?

High number of cats shedding the virus without showing symptoms. Signup and view all the answers

Chalmydia felis often presents bilaterally?

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of Feline Calicivirus (FCV) that make it difficult to control in a multi-cat environment?

Shed by a high number of cats, fast-evolving, hardy in the environment Signup and view all the answers

What are the challenges associated with treating Feline Chronic Gingivitis Stomatitis (FCGS)?

Extremely painful, struggle to eat, won't tolerate oral examination Signup and view all the answers

What are the main respiratory diseases make up cat flu??

Feline herpesvirus (FHV), Feline calicivirus (FCV), Chlamydia felis, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Mycoplasma felis Signup and view all the answers

How does Calicivirus deplete the effectiveness of vaccination against it?

Calicivirus is an RNA virus hence is a highly mutating virus, hence it is difficult to produce a single vaccine that manages this. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the chronic nasal damage caused by Feline Herpes Virus (FHV) in kittens.

Highly destructive, easily damages turbinates, leads to chronic snuffling and recurring infections Signup and view all the answers

What are the clinical presentations associated with Feline Herpes Virus (FHV) infection?

Flu signs, ocular ulcers, herpetic dermatitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of stress in the recrudescence of respiratory diseases in cats?

Stress can trigger recrudescence of the diseases Signup and view all the answers