Thanks for explaining this virus for us, Pam. Chere http://bemikitties.com/msslippers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pamela D. Jackson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 4:04 PM Subject: Re: OT: Cat virus?
> > Calicivirus is a not-uncommon virus which causes upper-respiratory symptoms. It is commonly seen in shelter situations, especially where isolation techniques are not practiced or are poorly practiced. > > The bulletin refers to a particularly virulent form of the virus that has apparently suddenly appeared. From time to time you get especially virulent strains of various viruses turning up. > > The standard FVRCP (the C stands for calici) vaccine normally offers some protection against calicivirus, which usually causes some sneezing, ocular discharge, and especially ulcers on the tongue when cats come down with it. Apparently it isn't working very well against this strain of the virus, so probably the vaccine manufacturers will adapt their vaccine. > > Main thing we all need to be careful about is in bringing in new kitties, especially if they come from a shelter and/or have signs of upper respiratory infection. > > > > > Make a difference, help support the relief efforts in the U.S. > http://clubs.lycos.com/live/events/september11.asp > >
