How to know if your cat is infected with FHV?

Feline herpes, also known as feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), is an infection caused by the feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) virus. During an episode of illness, infected cats shed the virus in their body secretions, including saliva and mucus. Cats contract the virus through direct contact with these liquids, either from an infected cat or from a contaminated object such as a food bowl. Therefore, it’s a good idea to clean food bowls and litter boxes thoroughly with disinfectant.

If your cat has an upper respiratory tract infection, it's most likely caused by the feline herpes virus (called feline herpesvirus rhinotracheitis). Other symptoms include:

• fever
• nasal discharge
• sneeze
• Slobber
• swollen lymph nodes
• eye discharge

   

   

  

   

  Although one of the most important sources of the virus is acutely infected cats, susceptible cats can also be infected by cats in the incubation period.

   

• Mother-to-child transmission of viruses

 

• Direct contact with pathogens or indirect contact

 

• Not vaccinated

 

• Low immunity

 

• Malnutrition

 

• Harsh environment, etc.

If your cat has the above symptoms, you should pay attention. Your cat may be infected with FHV. If you are not sure whether it is FHV, then you can use the Feline HERPESVIRUS Rapid Test, so You can quickly and easily find out if your cat is infected with FHV.

what is Feline HERPESVIRUS Rapid Test?

 

This is an FIA immunofluorescence assay reagent card used to detect Feline herpesvirus antigen (FHV Ag). Immunofluorescence technology has the characteristics of high specificity, high sensitivity, and intuitive results. Utilizing this technology and the FLASHTEST FIA detection platform, we can detect whether your beloved pet carries Feline herpesvirus antigen (FHV Ag) through this small card.

 



 

Product performance indicators

• Sensitivity≥95%

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• Specificity ≥97.5%

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• The color detection results are consistent within and between batches

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• Stability: 2-30℃, unopened shelf life is 2 years

   

  Key facts of the Feline Herpesvirus FHV Ag Rapid Test Kit

   

   

• Ready to use kits for pet owners and vet clinic

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• No special instrument required

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• Suitable for field test

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• Result in 10min.

   

  

   

  Finally, once a cat is infected with the herpes virus, it will carry it for life, and when immunity weakens, it may relapse. Therefore, keeping the home environment hygienic and improving the cat’s immunity are good ways to help cats resist viruses.

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