EP 294: Feline Calicivirus – Clinical Signs, Diagnosis & Prevention | Pet Care Partners Podcast

📋 YouTube Description: Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a highly contagious viral infection that plays a major role in feline upper respiratory disease complex. In Episode 294 of the Pet Care Partners Podcast, we explore the clinical presentations, diagnostic methods, treatment approaches, and prevention strategies for FCV in both shelter and private practice settings. 🎙️ In this episode, you'll learn: Clinical signs: oral ulcers, sneezing, conjunctivitis, fever, limping syndrome, and pneumonia Disease forms: classic upper respiratory form, limping syndrome, and virulent systemic calicivirus (VS-FCV) Diagnostic tools: PCR testing, virus isolation, clinical diagnosis in multi-cat settings Treatment: supportive care, antibiotics for secondary infection, pain control, nebulization, and isolation protocols Vaccine considerations: FVRCP vaccine overview, protection limitations, and booster importance Differentials: feline herpesvirus, chlamydophila, bordetella, mycoplasma NAVLE-relevant tips on distinguishing FCV from other respiratory pathogens and managing outbreaks Ideal for students, new graduates, and practicing DVMs managing feline populations or upper respiratory outbreaks. 🔔 Subscribe to Pet Care Partners for weekly veterinary education on infectious disease, internal medicine, and feline practice. 📌 Watch now to stay current on managing feline calicivirus and preventing severe outbreaks in multi-cat environments. #FelineCalicivirus #FCV #FelineUpperRespiratoryDisease #FelineLimpingSyndrome #VSFCV #VeterinaryPodcast #PetCarePartners #NAVLEprep #VetStudents #VeterinaryMedicine #VetLife #FelineHealth #CatFlu #FelineVaccines #FVRCP #FelineOralUlcers #FelinePneumonia #FelineInfectiousDisease #CatSneezing #CatCoughing #FelineConjunctivitis #VeterinarianPodcast #VetPodcastEpisodes #ShelterMedicine #FelineOutbreakManagement #PCRTestingCats #VeterinaryVirology #MultiCatHouseholds #FelinePractice #CatUpperRespiratoryInfection #VetSchool #CatViralDiseases