My kitten is limping, lethargic, and breathing hard. Is it calici?

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Today my kitten ( 5 months old) is limping suddenly. She doesn't get any injury at all. Before getting limp, she slept for 11 hours and harder to wake her up. I notice she is little bit hard to breath. I just afraid if she get contaminated by calici virus. What I have to do ? Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 27 days old | 5 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is possible for calici to cause lameness in kittens but it is not a very common symptom. Usually they are showing respiratory signs, very lethargic and not eating. Has Burrikh been vaccinated against calici? That is a core vaccine for cats. She should have received a vaccine at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age. If she is fully vaccinated I find it hard to believe that she would catch calici. Cats typically acquire feline calcivirus (FCV) after coming into contact with other infected cats, such as in a shelter, cattery, or boarding facility. Has she been exposed to any of these situations? If not, again, I find it unlikely that she would acquire this disease. I suggest you take Burrikh to your vet for some testing although I am not sure what testing you have available in Indonesia for this virus. The most reliable diagnostic test involves identifying a buildup of FCV antibodies. These antibody tests can be used to detect and measure the levels of feline calcivirus antigen and/or antibodies corresponding to the viral antigen (feline calcivirus). A more advanced test that may be used involves growing the isolated viruses under controlled conditions using a technique called cell culture. If she does have calici you cannot treat this at home. If she just has an injury then it will likely resolve on it's own over time. Cats often get injured and we don't know how they did it so it is possible that it is an injury. If you are worried about her then you need to take her to your vet for an exam. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

My kitten is limping, lethargic, and breathing hard. Is it calici?

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