1. Feline herpes virus
The feline herpes virus can be said to be the largest cause of feline nasal branch, most of the cat feline nasal branch is caused by herpes virus, as in some In cat house
s, cat rescue centers and other multi-cat environments, more than 90% of the cat nasal branches are herpes virus. Test strips can detect feline herpes virus.
How does feline herpes virus spread?
First of all, the most common is the direct contact with the cat carrying the herpes virus, the second is that the kitten is transmitted from the cat mother, most of the viral transmission occurs in the stage of the kitten breastfeeding, and then It is the sneeze that comes in contact with the sick cat, and finally it is transmitted by people. For example, after people touch the sick cat, your hands and clothes will be contaminated with the virus.
How to prevent and eliminate herpes virus?
The most effective way to prevent feline herpes virus is to vaccinate, but vaccinated cats do not. There is no guarantee of protection against the herpes virus. For example, some kittens are exposed to the herpes virus before being vaccinated, and the vaccine may not work at this time.
So how to eliminate the herpes virus in the environment?
The herpes virus can survive in the environment for 24 hours. You can dilute bleach at a ratio of 1:32 or spray with 75% ethanol to kill the virus.
2. Feline Calicivirus
The general awareness of Feline Calicivirus is very However, compared with herpes virus, cats with calicivirus will be much more dangerous, combining high infection rate, high morbidity rate and high mortality rate.
In cats with feline calicivirus, the most obvious symptoms are oral inflammation and arthritis. For cats with chronic calicivirus infection, there may be repeated sneezing and runny nose. and tears.
How does the herpes virus spread?
First of all, it is still transmitted by direct contact, saliva and feces can be infected, followed by fleas, which can carry calicivirus, and finally environmental infection, such as the food bowl and litter box used by cats.
How to prevent and eliminate calicivirus?
Like herpes virus, it can be prevented but not completely prevented. Vaccines may be ineffective if exposed before vaccination.
Calicivirus can survive in the environment for 28 days, which shows its tenacity.
Bleach can be diluted at a ratio of 1:32, 75% ethanol or 1:30 of 84 disinfectant can be sprayed to kill viruses.
3. Chlamydia feline
The cat’s eyes are mainly affected by Chlamydia feline. Cats often experience increased eye discharge, redness, and even inflammation.
The survival time of chlamydia in the environment is very short, usually about 5 hours. In most cases, it needs to be in direct contact with the sick cat or the cat’s eye and nose secretions to be infected.
How to prevent and eliminate chlamydia?
The first is to avoid direct contact, and the second is to dilute the bleach at a ratio of 1:32 or spray with 70% ethanol to kill the virus
4. Mycoplasma feline
The most obvious symptoms of mycoplasma infection in cats are anemia and eye infections. Most of the mycoplasma infections are Accompanied by feline herpes virus infection, the chance of a single sexual infection is still a bit low.
How does mycoplasma spread?
It is usually transmitted to young by fleas, mosquitoes and other arthropods, or by female cats.
5. Bostella
In addition to other typical symptoms of feline nasal branch, the biggest feature of cats infected with Bostella is cough.
Generally, cats have a very small chance of being infected with Bolsella. Owners can also rule out other factors based on cat cough.
