Feline Herpetic Keratitis

[sirocco]

Many of you may now that I've recently adopted a new furry-friend - NeelixKat!! :D
I told you then about his weeping eye - I was worried it could be a symptom of a major disease.

The vet told me that it was a virus infection (Feline Herpes Virus, FHV), non-fatal, non-contagious, just like herpes in humans. I felt very relieved.... It just need a bit extra-care and extra-love, so no problem, I'm just glad I can give him both :D :D

Anyway, I made my own research on the Web, and thought I could share the links with all of you, just in case...

http://www.eyevet.info/herpes.html

http://www.animaleyecenter.com/Journals/V1N1.html

These sites www.eyevet.org (http://www.eyevet.org)(also www.eyevet.info (http://www.eyevet.info) ) and www.animaleyecenter.com (http://www.animaleyecenter.com) provide valuable information on eye diseases, for cats and dogs

Hope it's useful (or even better, that you don't have to ever use them!! :) )

Nita

[Edwina's Secretary]

Sirocco - I spoke to the friend of mine who has two bengal cats with this. He said they have almost forgotten about it. It was a worry when they first got the cats but it has been such a non-event -- no problems of any kind -- that he had to think for a minute before reply yes, that's what they have.
(Crusting on the nose was one of their symtoms too.)

Buena suerte with your new kitty!

[sirocco]

Thank you for the info - and for thinking of Neelix and me!!



Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary

Buena suerte with your new kitty!

More people learning Spanish? :D ;) Randi is learning Spanish, and she does quite well actually!!

Nita.