How to prevent cats from being infected with feline herpesvirus?

Preventing feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) involves several key steps to keep your cat healthy and reduce the risk of infection:

  1. Vaccination: Ensure your cat receives the initial FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia) vaccine and annual boosters. This vaccine helps protect against FHV-1.
  2. Minimize Stress: Stress can trigger the virus to become active. Maintain a calm and stable environment, avoid sudden changes, and use calming aids like Feliway if needed.
  3. Good Hygiene: Regularly clean your cat’s living area, litter box, food and water bowls, and bedding. Use pet-safe cleaning products to avoid toxic exposure.
  4. Limit Exposure: Keep your cat indoors to reduce the risk of coming into contact with infected cats. If your cat does go outside, try to prevent close contact with other cats.
  5. Healthy Diet and Exercise: Provide a balanced diet and regular exercise to boost your cat’s immune system.
  6. Regular Veterinary Check-ups: Routine visits to the vet can help catch any health issues early and ensure your cat is up-to-date with vaccinations.

By following these preventive measures, you can help keep your cat healthy and reduce the risk of feline herpesvirus infection.

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