What is Feline Calicivirus (FCV)?
Feline Calicivirus (FCV) is a highly contagious RNA virus that primarily affects the upper respiratory tract and oral cavity in cats.
It is one of the most common causes of:
sneezing
Nasal and ocular discharge
Oral ulcers
Chronic gingivostomatitis
Persistent oral inflammation
Oral ulcers
In some cases, the virus may persist chronically, contributing to recurrent or treatment-resistant inflammatory conditions.
FCV may present as:
- Acute, self-limiting infection
- Chronic carrier state
- Severe inflammatory oral disease
Management requires:
- Individual clinical assessment
- Differentiation between active infection and carrier status
- A therapeutic strategy aimed at reducing viral replication and modulating inflammatory response
At PFC, antiviral tools may be considered in selected cases as part of a structured protocol under veterinary supervision.
