Virus

Herpesvirus Infection of the Eye in Cats
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The virus infects both dogs and cats -- primarily those living on farms -- as well as other domestic animals such as swine, cattle, sheep, and goats. Otherwise, there is no breed, gender, or age predilection for this viral infection.

Feline herpesvirus, also known as feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), is a type of herpes virus that causes upper respiratory infections. Almost half of all upper respiratory infections in cats are related to a feline herpesvirus infection.

Virus Screening
There has been a lot of advancement in this area of Avian health care in recent years with new tests being developed to screen birds for certain viruses.

Virus: Any of various simple submicroscopic parasites of plants, animals, and bacteria that often cause disease and that consist essentially of a core of RNA or DNA surrounded by a protein coat.

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Avian polyomavirus is a virus that primarily infects young, caged birds. While birds younger than 5 months are most susceptible to infection, it’s possible for adult birds to become infected as well.

Virus - tiny organisms consisting of a genetic blueprint of DNA or RNA and a protein container. They depend of getting into an animal's cells to multiply and make protein.

A virus that invades the cat's DNA and uses it to reproduce, causing dysfunction of the immune system.
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The virus can live outside the cat's body for a period of time and so infection can be transmitted via bowls, bedding, cages or in fact anything your cat comes into contact with.

Calicivirus: A serious respiratory illness.
Calico: A coat pattern consisting of a mosaic blend of black and orange, plus patches of white.

FCV: Feline Calcivirus- one of the viruses that cause upper respiratory disease
FVR: Feline viral rhinotracheitis, the more serious of the two viral causes of feline respiratory diseases
FeLV: Feline Leukemia Virus ...

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Feline Leukemia Virus affects the immune system of a cat and can result in cancer and other conditions.

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): A virus that causes one of the most lethal infectious diseases found in cats. It is directly and indirectly the cause of many feline illnesses including cancer of the lymphocytes.

As in human herpes virus infection, cats may develop a latent infection that causes virus shedding or mild recurrent attacks when the cat is stressed.

for feline leukaemia virus or feline immunodeficiency virus in cats, or heartworm disease in dogs), or a faecal test for intestinal parasites.

Bacteria, viruses and fungi are some of the infectious agents that can cause eye infections in cats. Prompt treatment of feline eye infection is important to prevent some serious complications.

FCV - Feline calicivirus.
Fecundity - Rate at which an cat (individual) produces offspring, usually expressed only for females .
FECV - Feline Enteric Coronavirus.

Most breeders prefer killed virus type vaccines.
Note: It is essential that the Leukaemia vaccine NOT be given & the Rabies vaccine should be avoided if possible. Both have been known to kill Pixie-bob cats, causing immune system shock.

TRANSDUCTION - Transfer of genes from one cell to another (bacteria) by special viruses, the bacteriophages.
TRANSFECTION - Introduction of pure DNA into a living cell.

Vaccinations
Serval cats require the same vaccinations that domestic cats do. Make sure your veterinarian uses ONLY vaccines made from killed viruses. Exotic cats may become sick and die if live vaccines are used. This is very important.

If you're planning on taking your little one on holiday overseas, vaccination against rabies is a must. Just to be on the safe side you might consider other vaccinations, perhaps against feline leukaemia virus or feline chlamydia.

Respiratory disease can be a problem with this breed in catteries. Buy your Birman from a breeder with a clean facility that vaccinates and maintains appropriate hygiene for control of respiratory viruses.
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See also: Veterinarian, Behavior, Bacteria, Leukemia, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus