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Feline Calicivirus
Last night I felt a lump the size of a pea on Scarlett's (1 yr, 8
mo old spayed female) mouth and thought it felt like an abcess. Called vet's office this morning, but of course due to holiday, they were closed. Since it seemed like an infection I took her to the emergency clinic and the diagnosis came back as calicivirus. She's an indoor cat, has had all vaccinations (juvenile initial and boosters Nov/Dec 2004, and one year shots in Dec 2005). She's never had a flare-up before, though she's had flare-ups of feline herpes virus. She had a severe case when she was found, along with her brother who also has flare-ups. Is leaving this to clear up on its own the correct method of treatment in a cat this age? My other cats are up to date on vaccinations except for Shamrock, though he had all of his for two years (Sept 2001 & 2002) until we stopped due to his own immune system problems, so he hasn't had any shots for over 3 years now. The emergency vet suggested asking our regular vet for Interferon and Lysine. Is this a common cocktail for calicivirus? Scarlett's littermate had a mouth problem a few months ago and it looked like an injury (at least that's what it was diagnosed as) but now I wonder if it was also calicivirus. How bad can symptoms get, and what to look for to see if it gets worse? Thank you. -- Cheryl |
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Feline Calicivirus
Cheryl wrote: Last night I felt a lump the size of a pea on Scarlett's (1 yr, 8 mo old spayed female) mouth and thought it felt like an abcess. Called vet's office this morning, but of course due to holiday, they were closed. Since it seemed like an infection I took her to the emergency clinic and the diagnosis came back as calicivirus. She's an indoor cat, has had all vaccinations (juvenile initial and boosters Nov/Dec 2004, and one year shots in Dec 2005). She's never had a flare-up before, though she's had flare-ups of feline herpes virus. She had a severe case when she was found, along with her brother who also has flare-ups. IME. Cats with Calici are *sick*. I have never seen a cat with Calici that wasn't dripping URI syptoms *everytwhere* Also, they usually present as multiple lesions. Unless she is a carrier and just - for whatever reason - produced one lesion without further symptoms, I'd be doubtful of the diagnosis. Honestly, I think most emergency vets suck. A lot of them are recent grads who can't get a job any place else except graveyard shift at the ER. .. Is leaving this to clear up on its own the correct method of treatment in a cat this age? My other cats are up to date on vaccinations except for Shamrock, though he had all of his for two years (Sept 2001 & 2002) until we stopped due to his own immune system problems, so he hasn't had any shots for over 3 years now. The emergency vet suggested asking our regular vet for Interferon and Lysine. Is this a common cocktail for calicivirus? Calici is usually just treated with supportive care but Lysine and interferon are common anti-viral treatments. Scarlett's littermate had a mouth problem a few months ago and it looked like an injury (at least that's what it was diagnosed as) but now I wonder if it was also calicivirus. How bad can symptoms get, and what to look for to see if it gets worse? Thank you. Usual symptoms are URI-like but Calici can affect the lining of the lungs so you have to be on the lookout for pneumonia-like symptoms (sever lethargy/wheezing, etc.) I will bet it is a misdiagnosis, though. I can't believe you have had these cats for this long without discovering they are carriers. -L. |
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Feline Calicivirus
Cheryl wrote:
Last night I felt a lump the size of a pea on Scarlett's (1 yr, 8 mo old spayed female) mouth and thought it felt like an abcess. Called vet's office this morning, but of course due to holiday, they were closed. Since it seemed like an infection I took her to the emergency clinic and the diagnosis came back as calicivirus. She's an indoor cat, has had all vaccinations (juvenile initial and boosters Nov/Dec 2004, and one year shots in Dec 2005). She's never had a flare-up before, though she's had flare-ups of feline herpes virus. She had a severe case when she was found, along with her brother who also has flare-ups. Is leaving this to clear up on its own the correct method of treatment in a cat this age? My other cats are up to date on vaccinations except for Shamrock, though he had all of his for two years (Sept 2001 & 2002) until we stopped due to his own immune system problems, so he hasn't had any shots for over 3 years now. The emergency vet suggested asking our regular vet for Interferon and Lysine. Is this a common cocktail for calicivirus? Scarlett's littermate had a mouth problem a few months ago and it looked like an injury (at least that's what it was diagnosed as) but now I wonder if it was also calicivirus. How bad can symptoms get, and what to look for to see if it gets worse? Thank you. Cheryl, Here is a link to a page discussions Calicivirus and giving treatment & symptoms: http://www.animalhealthchannel.com/c...us/index.shtml. This was found through a yahoo search for feline calicivirus which returned lots of hits. I hope the diagnosis is incorrect for Scarlet. rrb |
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Feline Calicivirus
On Tue 30 May 2006 01:40:12a, -L. wrote in
rec.pets.cats.health+behav oups.com): IME. Cats with Calici are *sick*. I have never seen a cat with Calici that wasn't dripping URI syptoms *everytwhere* Also, they usually present as multiple lesions. I thought it was an abscess from the way it felt, but after seeing it, it was multiple ulcers along the lower gum line. No URI symptoms, but her eyes have always gooked up to the point that they need wiping at least once a week. Once or twice in the last year she's had to have ointment prescribed to clear it up - the same with her littermate brother. His actually get worse than hers. That's why I know they still have flare-ups of FHV, but never FCV. I'm with you, why would it come out now after all this time if she's always been infected, even if dormant? I can't imagine where it came from unless I brought it home from seeing my sisters kittens. None of them are sick, nor the mom. Unless she is a carrier and just - for whatever reason - produced one lesion without further symptoms, I'd be doubtful of the diagnosis. Honestly, I think most emergency vets suck. A lot of them are recent grads who can't get a job any place else except graveyard shift at the ER. snip Is this a common cocktail for calicivirus? Calici is usually just treated with supportive care but Lysine and interferon are common anti-viral treatments. I talked to our vet today and she said she'd prescribe something for pain if it gets to where she won't eat. We're going to try just Lysine for now, and add Interferon if necessary. Honestly, it doesn't feel as inflamed today. Maybe it will go away on its own. How bad can symptoms get, and what to look for to see if it gets worse? Thank you. Usual symptoms are URI-like but Calici can affect the lining of the lungs so you have to be on the lookout for pneumonia-like symptoms (sever lethargy/wheezing, etc.) Thanks. Just what I was wondering. I will be on the lookout. I will bet it is a misdiagnosis, though. I can't believe you have had these cats for this long without discovering they are carriers. I know! I hope so! -- Cheryl |
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Feline Calicivirus
On Tue 30 May 2006 01:57:36a, rrb wrote in
rec.pets.cats.health+behav (news:l9Reg.5758$rS6.4657@fed1read11): Here is a link to a page discussions Calicivirus and giving treatment & symptoms: http://www.animalhealthchannel.com/c...us/index.shtml. This was found through a yahoo search for feline calicivirus which returned lots of hits. I hope the diagnosis is incorrect for Scarlet. Thank you. I'll do some more searching, too, but that link was helpful. I appreciate it. -- Cheryl |
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Feline Calicivirus
Cheryl wrote:
On Tue 30 May 2006 01:57:36a, rrb wrote in rec.pets.cats.health+behav (news:l9Reg.5758$rS6.4657@fed1read11): Here is a link to a page discussions Calicivirus and giving treatment & symptoms: http://www.animalhealthchannel.com/c...us/index.shtml. This was found through a yahoo search for feline calicivirus which returned lots of hits. I hope the diagnosis is incorrect for Scarlet. Thank you. I'll do some more searching, too, but that link was helpful. I appreciate it. You're welcome. I hope it turns out to be not that serious or at least very easily manageable. rrb |
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