Thread: Calicivirus

Hi, Calici is a shedding virus that is found on most cats and is usually stress activated in kittens by moving homes, vaccinations etc...extra vitamins can help their immune system to develop which are usually found in top of the range dry cat foods or as additional supplements...it can be a mild cold/flu or more serious in some cats. If they are eating, drinking playing etc, then that is a very good sign they will shake it off themselves. Sometimes a mild dose of broad spectrum antibiotics will be needed for a few days but your vet will tell you if they need it. When they are due their boosters don't worry, they can get it more than once in their life and it is usually only a mild sniffle the same as we get common colds. Ulcers in the mouth is common and helps to identify it easily, if they are there after about a week contact your vet again and let him know. URI are relatively common in pedigree breeds but their immune systems usually cope with it, so don't worry too much...remember, if they eat, drink and play then they are keeping well, if it's the opposite, then contact your vet immediately. Hope this helps a bit