This special "extended" issue of ShowCatsOnline.com is filled with everything you need to know about "Feline Herpesvirus-1" This virus is the #1 cause of upper respiratory and eye infections in catteries. Below are the "must read" articles with the latest information you need to minimize or eliminate this common URI from your cattery.   Feline Herpesvirus-1 Member Article Feline Herpesvirus-1 is the most severe of the common upper respiratory viruses in cats. Understanding how to combat this virus is an essential tool in every cattery's management practices . . . READ MORE >> Feline Herpesvirus-1 Carrier Cats Member Article Once your cattery has experienced a feline herpesvirus infection, virtually all of the infected cats will now be carriers of the virus. A "carrier" cat represents a possible future source of the infection because it can have a relapse and begin shedding the virus at any time. Learn more . . . READ MORE >> Ten Ways To Minimize Feline Herpesvirus Outbreaks in Your Cattery Member Article FHV-1 infections can be a major problem in breeding catteries, most often affecting young kittens between 4 to 8 weeks of age when the immunity they received from their mother wanes but before they receive their first vaccination. This article details the specific steps to take to prevent flare-ups of FHV-1 in your cattery . . . READ MORE >> Intranasal Vaccines For Cats Member Article Intranasal vaccines are available to protect against serious Feline Herpesvirus-1 and calicivirus infections. These vaccines do not prevent the disease but are intended to reduce the severity of the illness if the cat does become infected . . . READ MORE >> Famciclovir Member Article Famciclovir is currently thought to be the most effective and safest medication for the treatment of a Feline Herpesvirus-1 breakout, especially in a cattery situation. Learn the proper dosage and dosing protocol for this once-a-day medication . . . READ MORE >> Cidofovir Eye Drops Member Article Because Cidofovir drops only require twice daily dosing, it offers a clear advantage over other topical antiviral eye drops that need to be applied much more often. READ MORE >> Trifluridine Eye Drops Member Article Trifluridine antiviral eye drops are used in the treatment of eye conditions caused by feline herpesvirus-1 infections. Learn more . . . READ MORE >> Kitty's New Year Resolutions Just in case you think you are the only purr-son who makes New Year's Resolutions, here are some of the kitty promises made for this coming year . . . READ MORE >> Blast From The Past Famous cats from the 1970's to the 2000's... This week's star is: CFA GC/TICA IW SGC Tassam Kinu Blue Lynx Point Balinese Female TICA's 3rd Best Kitten, 1985-86 READ MORE >> The Gallery The Gallery is a permanent photo collection of all breeds of pedigreed cats. Each member of ShowCatsOnline is invited to submit one cat to be included in the Gallery as our GIFT to you, EVERY YEAR when you join or renew your membership! Cats with the breeding title of DM, OS, OD or its equivalent can be submitted at NO CHARGE. Additional cats are only $5 each or 3/$10. Every cat owner is encouraged to create an enduring legacy for the breeders of tomorrow by including your cat in The Gallery. You do not need to be a member of ShowCatsOnline.com to include your cat in the Gallery. ADD YOUR CAT TO THE GALLERY >> VIEW THE GALLERY >> NEWEST CATS ADDED TO THE GALLERY: Balinese: CFA GC/TICA IW SGC Tassam Kinu Ragdoll: RW SGC Black Doll Angelic Theresa CZ/Fi RW SGC Calirags Billie Jean of Magnadolz RW SGC WillowTreeRags Sylbr8 of Magnadolz   NEWEST ARTICLES IN SPANISH Since the debut of our articles translated into Spanish, PandEcats.com has published a total of 320 articles for our Spanish-speaking readers. This article lists the newest additions... READ MORE >>   NUEVOS ARTICULOS EN ESPAÑOL En este artículo presentamos la lista de las adiciones más recientes... READ MORE >>

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