Can cat calicavirus be transmitted to other cats?

Catscannot be raised together when they are infected with calicavirus. Feline calicavirus is a viral infectious disease that can be transmitted between cats, with a high incidence rate and a low mortality rate. The main clinical symptoms include mental depression, conjunctivitis, oral ulcers, and foot pad ulcers. The cure rate for this disease is relatively high. Once the cat recovers, it will carry antibodies for life and will never get sick again.

Early stages of feline calicavirus

When a cat is infected with calicavirus, the early symptoms usually include: first, the cat may have frequent sneezing, but not severe rhinorrhea. Second, the cat may have a slight increase in body temperature. Third, there may be ulcerative lesions in the mouth. As the disease progresses, the cat's respiratory symptoms gradually worsen, and the cat may have yellowish nasal discharge and loss of appetite.

Symptoms of feline calicavirus

The clinical symptoms are mainly characterized by sneezing, fever, increased nasal secretions, oral ulcers, and excessive salivation. Due to fever, oral ulcers, and nasal congestion, the cat may develop anorexia. The secretions are thick and transparent, hanging from the lips, and there are varying degrees of ulcers on the tongue. Due to discomfort, the cat constantly licks its mouth. In severe cases, the cat may become lethargic, have a high temperature, develop dehydration, and die.

Life expectancy of cats with calicavirus

Common calicavirus infections can usually be cured if diagnosed and treated in a timely manner. After recovery, there is usually no significant impact on the cat's life expectancy, and the cat can basically reach the average life expectancy of cats, excluding the influence of other factors. Malignant calicavirus infections usually manifest as foot pad skin ulcers and severe pneumonia, which can cause death in cats.