Feline Distemper Vaccine (FVRCP)

This annual feline distemper vaccine protects cats against Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia and Chlamydia.

Rhinotracheitis

Rhinotracheitis is the Feline Herpes Virus that causes contagious respiratory sickness. This is transmitted through the air and direct contact with infected animals.  

This disease causes sneezing, nasal discharge, conjunctivitis, reproductive tract problems and can cause complications during pregnancy.

Kittens, multi-cat households and immune compromised cats are more susceptible to this disease, although it is not discriminatory and can impinge on any breed or age of cat.

Calicivirus (FCV)

Calicivirus (FCV) is also part of the feline upper respiratory infection complex. FCV presents itself like a mild cold, but can worsen to pneumonia and ulcerations of the mouth.

FCV is resistant to many disinfectants and can live outside of the body for 8-10 days.

Panleukopenia (aka Feline Distemper)

Panleukopenia is a highly contagious viral disease that is sometimes known as feline distemper.

It is not related to the canine distemper virus. In fact, it is more similar to Parvovirus.

This disease is often fatal and transmitted by direct cat to cat contact, fleas, or contact with infected feces, fleas or bodily fluids.

Once the cat is infected, the virus kills large quantities of white blood cells, the body’s defense system. All fast growing tissues are attacked such as the GI tract, bone marrow and the brain.

These attacks result in drooling, vomiting and diarrhea. Other symptoms include depression, lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, dehydration, and self-biting in the tail, lower back and back legs. Animal Shelters still have outbreaks in this day and age.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia causes conjunctivitis in cats. Signs include squinting due to the pain of swollen conjunctiva, and thick discharge from the eyes. It is transmitted through direct or close contact between cats.

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the tissue lining the eyelids and attaching to the eyeball near the cornea.

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