Feline Herpetic Keratitis

[sirocco]

Many of you may now that I've recently adopted a new furry-friend - NeelixKat!!
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

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(also www.eyevet.info ) and 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? Randi is learning Spanish, and she does quite well actually!!

Nita.