VMD 512: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS

• These are common in case of felids. Feline viral rhinotracheitis is the most common of the diseases that affect the felid group.
• Transmission is through the saliva and respiratory secretions contaminating the feed resources.
• Incubation period of this viral infections is two to four days. In case of calci viral infections of felids, it is one to two days.
• Symptoms comprise the weight loss, signs of dehydration, anorexia, fever and salivation along with sneezing and reluctance to drink.