How to minimise the spread of Cat flu
Cat Flu is an infectious respiratory tract
disease, most often see in kittens.
What is cat flu?
Cat Flu is an infectious respiratory tract disease, most
often see in kittens.
What are the symptoms?
There are a number of different symptoms dependent on the
type of infection.
These commonly include discharge from the nose and eyes, ulcers
in the mouth, reluctance to eat and drink, fever, coughing
and difficulty in breathing. In rare cases it can result in
death.
There are many causes of cat flu. Probably the most common
are the two upper respiratory tract viruses, feline herpesvirus
(FHV, also known as feline viral rhinotracheitis [FVR]) and
feline calicivirus (FCV) which, along with a bacterium called
Bordetella bronchiseptica, are most commonly detected in cats
with typical signs of cat flu.
How do they get Cat Flu?
The most common source of infection is contact with sick
cats particularly if the cat comes from a rescue home or where
many unvaccinated cats are kept together. However apparently
healthy cats can be carriers.
How can you prevent Cat Flu?
The disease is at its most deadly in kittens in the six to
twelve week age group when the protection given by the mother’s
antibodies wears off, so it is absolutely essential that a
very strict hygiene regime is observed to prevent cross infection.
Preventative infection control is without doubt better than
dealing with an infected cat and the trauma that can bring,
not only to the animal but its owners as well.
Cattery houses, runs, concrete and slabbed areas should be
cleared of any debris or excrement and thoroughly spray cleaned
with Feline Viroklenz ™. Beds and other surfaces with
which the cat comes into contact with should be sprayed or
wiped with Feline Viroklenz ™ on a daily basis during
an outbreak or weekly as a preventative measure.
Feline Viroklenz ™ is a highly effective, broad-spectrum
biocide which has been laboratory tested and proven against
feline herpesvirus (FHV, also known as feline viral rhinotracheitis
[FVR]) and feline calicivirus (FCV) and many other bacteria
and viruses that can cause problems to cats.
 See Feline Advisory Bureau
http://www.fabcats.org/catflu2.html
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