39 Questions
What is a significant consequence of inflammation in the nasal passage in cats?
Difficulty in breathing
What is a common characteristic of cat flu?
They may show varied presentations within a group
Which virus is known to cause damage to nasal bones in cats?
Feline herpesvirus (FHV)
what is the most likely route of transmission of Bordetella bronchiseptica in cats?
Through airborne particulates
Why is it important to treat all cats in proximity when dealing with an infected cat?
To prevent the harmful outbreaks that may occur
What is a characteristic sign of Feline Herpes Virus presentation as mentioned in the text?
Damage to ethmoturbinate bones as a kitten
What is a characteristic of Feline Herpes Virus (FHV-1)?
Transmitted mainly through fomites
Which treatment is effective for a polyp associated with Feline Herpes Virus?
Surgical Excision
What is a unique feature of Feline Calicivirus (FCV) compared to FHV-1?
Hardy in the environment
Which of the following diseases is associated with Feline Calicivirus (FCV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)?
Feline chronic gingivitis stomatitis
What is a primary method of transmission for Chlamydia felis?
cat-cat direct transmission
Why is stress control important in managing diseases like Cat Flu?
To reduce recrudescence risk
'Floppy kittens' and Synovitis are characteristic signs of which viral disease?
Feline Calicivirus
'Chemosis' (inflamed conjunctiva) is often associated with which specific disease mentioned in the text?
$Chlamydia felis$
What specific antibiotic treatment is recommended for cat flu?
Doxycycline
What is the purpose of supplementing with potassium in cat flu cases?
To prevent further inappetence
Which antiviral is being used to treat herpes cases?
Famciclovir
What is one of the challenges associated with using a nebulizer with a cat?
It can be difficult to manage
Which eye condition can liquid tears help calm and make comfortable?
Dry eyes
What is the main concern with the use of L-Lysine for herpes cases according to the text?
It depletes cats of arginine
Which disinfectant effectiveness aspect is emphasized in relation to Feline Calicivirus (FCV) in the text?
It is resistant to many disinfectants
What does the text suggest as a key preventive environmental measure for cat flu transmission?
Providing good ventilation and low stress environments
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
What is a long-lasting consequence that can result from a kitten contracting Feline Herpes Virus?
Chronic snuffling and reoccurring infections
What makes the DNA virus characteristic of Feline Herpes Virus (FHV-1) different from an RNA virus?
Slow mutation rate
What might high levels of lesions on the front legs and head in a cat indicate, according to the text?
Feline Herpes Virus (FHV)
Which symptom of Feline Herpes Virus presentation is outlined below?
'Herpetic dermatitis'
'Stress-related recrudescence' is a characteristic attributed to which respiratory disease mentioned in the text?
'Feline Herpes Virus'
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.
What is a primary challenge associated with treating Feline Chronic Gingivitis Stomatitis (FCGS)?
Severe pain and difficulty in eating for affected cats.
What is a significant characteristic of Calicivirus spread?
High number of cats shedding the virus without showing symptoms.
Chalmydia felis often presents bilaterally?
False
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
What are the challenges associated with treating Feline Chronic Gingivitis Stomatitis (FCGS)?
Extremely painful, struggle to eat, won't tolerate oral examination
What are the main respiratory diseases make up cat flu??
Feline herpesvirus (FHV), Feline calicivirus (FCV), Chlamydia felis, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Mycoplasma felis
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.
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
What are the clinical presentations associated with Feline Herpes Virus (FHV) infection?
Flu signs, ocular ulcers, herpetic dermatitis
What is the significance of stress in the recrudescence of respiratory diseases in cats?
Stress can trigger recrudescence of the diseases
Learn about the causes of cat flu and how it can lead to life-threatening respiratory distress. Understand the different groups of infections that can affect cats and the challenges of treating diseases in felines.
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