Thread: Calicivirus

Originally Posted by tennisgirlsc

We just came home from the vet - our new babies, Klaus and Anika both probably have calicivirus. I knew they had colds but now I'm being told this.

We just lost our first baby - 1 year old - to feline leukemia 2 months ago.

We are really scared. I would appreciate any advice from anyone who has experience with this. We feed our kittens, wet food - Avoderm with no dry food. What else should we do?

What is the prognosis? They both have little ulcers on their tongues but have recovered from their cold symptoms.

I know I'm rambling but we are so scared. We've had them one week and have already fallen in love with them.

Thanks,
Debbie

Lots of good advice from people on here who have had to deal with the same problem,the fact that they have all ready recovered from their cold symptoms is a good sign bless them make sure they are getting plenty of fluids as their tongues are still sore,its always handy asking for a syringe to have on standby so you can dribble extra fluids into the side of the mouth if required & as everyone else says plenty of TLC. Can understand your panic loosing a cat to feline leukemia must have been devastating & although there can be a nasty side to calicivirus I have to say its been a long long time since I have seen one mostly the ones I can remember have gone on to make very good recoveries or at the worst slight flare ups occasionaly so along with everyone else fingers crossed for you & your babies...x