Feline herpes virus generally adopts symptomatic treatment, which mainly requires oral or injected anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent secondary bacterial infection. Secondly, if the cat is dehydrated, oral rehydration salts or intravenous rehydration are required. At the same time, daily intake of lysine can effectively prevent the replication of feline herpes virus. However, it is worth noting that L-lysine should not be taken on an empty stomach because high-purity L-lysine may cause vomiting in cats. In addition, in order to make the cat eat during the treatment period, you can give the cat a small amount of canned food, which is conducive to the cat’s recovery. You can also appropriately supplement the cat with some nutritional ointment or probiotics.

What causes feline herpes virus

Feline herpes virus is mainly transmitted through contact. The virus is excreted through the secretions of the cat's nose, eyes, and throat. Susceptible cats are infected through the respiratory tract through direct nose-to-nose contact and inhalation of virus-containing droplets. There is no lysine in the cat's body that can inhibit the herpes virus. Once a wound appears on the cat's skin, the virus will be infected to the wound through licking the fur, resulting in skin ulcers or facial skin infection through nose and eye secretions. Some ulcers and other viremia can cause pregnant female cats to transmit the virus to their fetuses and cause miscarriage.

Can feline herpes virus be cured on its own?

Cat herpes virus generally does not heal on its own. Herpes virus is a common infectious disease in cats. After infection, the main manifestations are some upper respiratory tract symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, cough, watery eyes, increased eye and nose secretions, etc. Herpes virus is mainly transmitted between cats, and the mortality rate is extremely high. Therefore, if you suspect that your cat is infected with herpes virus, do not wait for the cat to recover on its own, because it is often serious, and you should take timely measures to help the cat recover from health.

How long does it take for cats to recover from herpes virus

The treatment cycle for feline herpes virus is generally 7-10 days, and it cannot be completely cured. It can only control the disease condition and eliminate clinical symptoms.

How long does it take for feline herpes virus to die

Simple infection with herpes virus generally does not lead to death. If secondary bacterial infection induces severe respiratory symptoms, or the sick cat shows anorexia, unwillingness to drink water, etc., it usually dies in 3-7 days.