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My cat keeps licking and scratching itself, with several bald patches
The photo shows crusting and breaks from over-itching skin disease. Causes include parasites (fleas, mites), fungal/bacterial dermatitis, allergies, anxiety, poor nutrition, or hormone imbalance. Get a skin exam to find the cause.
Can the feline herpesvirus be transmitted to humans?
The feline herpesvirus cannot be transmitted to humans; it is species-specific and only spreads among cats. It is highly contagious between cats via direct or indirect contact.
How is feline rhinotracheitis detected?
It can be preliminarily judged from signs and test strips, but strips may be inaccurate, especially in asymptomatic latency. PCR is most accurate, using eye/nose discharge, urine or blood, or FHV nucleic-acid kits.
What virus causes cat rhinotracheitis?
Rhinotracheitis is mainly caused by herpesvirus, which spreads naturally through the respiratory and digestive tracts. The virus is shed from the sick cat's nose, eyes, and throat and infects others by contact or droplets, very quickly. It is highly species-specific and only infects felines. Sick, recovered, or latent cats can all be sources, so isolate, disinfect, and treat promptly.
What is the most effective drug for feline rhinotracheitis?
No single best drug; usually antivirals and antibiotics plus immunity. Acyclovir or famciclovir suppress replication; doxycycline blocks bacteria. For eye signs use antiviral drops like acyclovir or ribavirin; severe cases add interferon injections.
How Is Feline Herpesvirus Treated?
Treatment usually combines antivirals, immune regulation, and supportive care: oral or injected antivirals (acyclovir, famciclovir) to suppress replication, antibiotics (doxycycline) against bacteria, plus nutrition and lysine. Add care for breathing or conjunctivitis if present.
Can feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu) be completely eradicated?
Cat flu is caused by the feline herpesvirus. Once infected, the virus lurks long-term in the cat's body and is hard to eliminate completely. But when an infected cat shows symptoms, medication can control the infection and relieve them.
Can feline herpesvirus spread to humans?
Feline herpesvirus is highly species-specific and only spreads among cats — it cannot infect people. But it passes between cats by direct or indirect contact with contaminated items, so isolate a sick cat, disinfect, and limit contact with other cats.
What are the treatment methods for feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu)?
Treatment for cat flu includes antiviral therapy, controlling secondary infections, symptomatic care, and boosting resistance. Antivirals such as interferon suppress viral replication, and supportive nutrition strengthens immunity.
I suddenly found one of my cat’s eyes is red and has shrunk. What should I do?
The red, narrowed eye is likely conjunctivitis, bacterial or viral. Use an E-collar, apply cat-specific eye drops 3-5 times daily with antibiotics like neomycin or tylosin; if no improvement in 3 days, see a vet for virus or scratch.