What are the symptoms of feline upper respiratory disease complex?
The symptoms of feline upper respiratory disease vary as to which virus, bacteria, etc., is the cause, the age of the animal, and other health factors. A summary of the symptoms as well as other characteristics of rhinotracheitis and calcivirus infections are summarized below. Characteristics of Feline Rhinotracheitis Virus: • Incubation period: 2-17 days • Duration of illness: 2-4 weeks • Nasal signs: Sneezing common; nasal discharge • Effects on the eye: Conjunctivitis; discharge; sometimes corneal ulcers • Mouth lesions: Drooling; ulcers are rare • Pneumonia: Rare • Effect on reproduction: Abortion • Signs of limping: None • Fever: Common • Loss of appetite: Severe • Depression: Common and severe • Carrier* state: Intermittent; occurs after sress • Survival in environment: Less than 24 hours • Susceptibility to disinfectants: Susceptible to common disinfectants Characteristics of Calicivirus: • Incubation period: 1-14 days • Duration of illness: 1-2 weeks • Nasal signs: Nasal discha
