Feline calici virus (pronounced cal-ee-chee) is also known as FCV and is part of the feline upper respiratory infection (URI) complex.  Calici virus and feline rhinotracheitis virus, account for nearly 85% to 90% of all URIs in cats.  This  group of viral and bacterial infections (e.g., FHV-1, chlamydiosis) cause discharge from the eyes and nose.  The calici virus is a mild flu-like condition that rarely causes serious complications.  It is characterized by upper respiratory symptoms, pneumonia, oral ulceration (sores in the mouth), and occasionally arthritis.

Incidence and Prevalence

Calici virus occurs worldwide and affects all breeds of cats.  While vaccines are available, the incidence of the virus has not decreased.  Many kittens also suffer side affects after the vaccines, showing clinical symptoms of the virus such as fever, lethargy, loss of appetite.  The virus is spreading, even though fewer cats show symptoms.

Causes

Numerous strains of feline calici virus exist and different strains cause different symptoms, for example one strain causes ulcers on the paws and in the mouth.  The virus usually affects the throat, sometimes the lungs, and can also infect the intestines.  Calici virus often occurs with another upper respiratory infection, such as feline herpes virus (FHV), rhinotracheitis virus, or chlamydiosis.  The virus is spread through direct contact with the saliva, eye and nose discharge, and sometimes the faces of an infected cat.

Outbreaks can occur in overcrowded, poorly ventilated, or unsanitary conditions.  Cats can also contract the virus if they are poorly fed stressed, either physically (e.g. extreme temperatures), or psychologically (e.g., introduction of a new cat).   Therefore it is always suggested to give your animals a natural immunity defense against the virus with specific homeopathic oral nosodes.  FCV is resistant to many disinfectants and can survive outside the cat's body for as long as 8 to 10 days, so it may be present in dishes,
litter trays, and clothing, even after thorough cleaning.

Although they may not show any signs of the disease, many cats remain contagious for years if they are not treated with the Calici virus nosodes.  Healthy (i.e. asymptomatic) contagious cats are known as latent carriers. Calici virus is very common in kittens, multi-cat households, and pet adoption shelters.

Using Alternative Natural Medicines

We provide the oral nosodes of the virus for protection and treatment based on the major symptoms that have been presented to us during 10 years of experience. We have formulated a very effective all round natural treatment which sees fast and effective results.  Provide your pet's with a natural diet (home prepared real food diet) with a pinch of Vitamin C in every meal.  Avoid any further chemical drug invasion and stress to the body. Organ health is a vital and  major key to good long health and optimum healing.

Stress in a pet's life is one of the main causes of many illness, including viruses, and should be reduced as much as possible.

Over the years through clinic animal practise I have custom made and perfected the below natural medicine formulas that are suggested to give relief from this specific ailment. There may be more than one formula suggest or related products, so read through each one and see if your pet or animal need all, some or just the one formula.

Natural medicines will last several years and are suitable for all species and ages.

Instructions and diet sheet are also included with these formulas.