Vaccinate for FVRCP
FVRCP in Cats
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What Does FVRCP Stand For ?
Cats are susceptible to many contagious diseases, most of which are caused by viruses
Vaccines will prevent your feline from succumbing to several of the worst ones
A series of four FVRCP injections (given every 3 weeks) given to kittens
Starting at eight weeks of age
It is then given as an annual booster for the remainder of the cat's life
There are three preventive agents in the FVRCP vaccine
FVR stands for Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
Rhinotracheitis a severe upper respiratory infection caused by a feline type 1, herpes-virus
It is most severe in young kittens and older cats, and is one of the most serious upper respiratory diseases seen in the feline species
The virus is airborne and very contagious in susceptible animals
Cats with this infection are lethargic, and show signs of respiratory involvement with much sneezing and coughing
There is usually a discharge from the nostrils and the eyes, and a high temperature may be present
Some cats develop pneumonia and occasionally ulcerations in the eyes
Infested cats do not want to eat or drink because the nostrils are plugged and the throat is sore
Dehydration and weight loss are common
The disease is debilitating and chronic
Many cats require hospitalization, intravenous fluids and intensive care to help them get over the infection
Antibiotics are given to treat secondary bacterial infections
Some cats suffer permanent damage to the eyes and the respiratory system
Fortunately, the vaccine is an effective preventive agent
C stands for Calicivirus Infection
There are several strains of Caliciviruses that affect the cat
They can cause a range of diseases, from a mild almost asymptomatic infection, to life-threatening pneumonia
Most cases show only evidence of problems in the mouth, nasal passages and the conjunctiva (mucus membranes) of the eyes
Early signs are loss of appetite, elevated temperature and lethargy
Later, sneezing, oral ulcers and discharge from the eyes are seen
The course of the disease in uncomplicated cases is short, and recovery may be expected in seven to ten days
Some of the more virulent strains can cause severe symptoms
They may cause rapid death in young kittens and older cats
The disease is transmitted by direct contact with an infected cat or object (bowl, cage, brush, blanket, etc.) that harbors the virus
The virus can survive eight to ten days in the environment
Carrier cats can pass the virus into the environment for up to one year
P stands for Panleukopenia
Panleukopenia (also known as feline distemper and infectious feline enteritis)
is a highly contagious disease characterized by a short course and high mortality rate
The disease is caused by a parvovirus similar to the parvovirus seen in dogs
It is very resistant and may remain infectious in the environment for up to a year
The disease is most severe in young kittens, but can affect cats of all ages
The first symptom is loss of appetite, followed by vomiting and diarrhea
A blood count usually shows a lowered number of white blood cells, a fact which helps in diagnosing the infection
Infected cats usually must be hospitalized with intensive treatment such as intravenous fluids, antibiotic and supportive care
Mortality rate may reach 90% in young kittens under six months, and may approach 50% in older animals
The vaccine is very effective in preventing the disease
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Vaccinates for FVRCP
Protect your new Silver Persian kitten . . .
a simple annual FVRCP Vaccination
- kitten's first baby shots -
protects your kitten from leading Feline contagious illnesses