12-05-2009, 06:19 PM
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Re: Cat Flu Advice!!
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Originally Posted by ging75
the vet has told me he will never be 100% clear he proberly will always carry the virus,
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Thats not strictly true, it depends on whether the virus is calici or herpes. Herpes is the one that stays in the nervous system and can reappear at times of stress. Your vet would have to swab your kitten to know what virus he was dealing with, if he hadn't done that, then his statement is incorrect.
There are some other bits to consider as well. Just because a cat/kitten is vaccinated it doesn't stop them contracting flu completely, for calici where there like human flu there are multiple strains and the vaccine is only as good as the last known strains, it just lessens the symptoms considerably.
You should ensure that any kitten you purchase has at least 7 days from their last vaccination, especially if that kitten has been given a live virus vaccine (which most seem to be now). Any vaccine is an assult on their immune systems and they need time to recover. The stress of a move to a new home lowers their immune system, if they have not recovered fully from their last vaccine, then they can succomb to flu symtoms, but these are usually fairly mild. Its doesn't always mean that the kitten was ill before the purchaser got him/her.
A lot of vets have "anti breeder" issues are are all too quick to imply that its a problem from the breeder without really knowing. There are two sides to every story.
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