Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat stops shedding calicivirus as mouth sores heal after 11 months
By Addie, D D et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2003·Department of Veterinary Pathology, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cessation of feline calicivirus shedding coincident with resolution of chronic gingivostomatitis in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A cat with chronic gingivostomatitis (inflammation of the mouth and gums) was treated for 22 months and showed improvement after changing to a special diet and receiving daily medications. The treatment included thalidomide capsules and lactoferrin powder applied to the mouth. After 11 months, the cat's symptoms started to get better, and the shedding of feline calicivirus (a virus that can cause mouth problems) stopped at the same time. While the exact reason for the improvement isn't clear, the combination of diet and medication seemed to help the cat recover.
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Abstract
Feline calicivirus (FCV) shedding and oral bacterial flora were monitored over a period of 22 months in a case of feline gingivostomatitis (FGS). The cat was treated daily with 50 mg thalidomide capsules by mouth, and 200 mg lactoferrin powder was applied directly to the lesions. Clinical signs began to resolve after 11 months when, in addition to treatment, the diet had been changed to an additive-free cat food supplemented with antioxidant vitamins A, D3 and E. Resolution of clinical signs of FGS coincided with the cessation of FCV shedding, and this is the first report documenting such an association. Which part of the treatment, if any, contributed to the cure requires further investigation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12703869/