Puffy Eye… Maybe It’s Feline Herpesvirus?
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
Feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) is a common pathogen of cats and kittens all around the world, producing a wide variety of ocular manifestations from mild conjunctivitis to blinding keratitis or symblepharon. In this session, we will discuss how we reach a diagnosis of FHV-1 and how it is best managed. Discover answers to questions such as:
- Is there a good PCR test?
- Should I use a topical or systemic antiviral drug? How frequently? For how long?
- Do I also need to use antibiotics?
- Is lysine effective?
- How important is eye lubrication?
Learning Objectives:
- To recognize the main ocular signs of FHV-1, and differentiate these from Chlamydia
- To compare the efficacy of the commonly available antiviral dugs and adjunctive care for cats with FHV-1
- To construct a rational treatment plan for the common manifestations of FHV-1
David J. Maggs, BVSc (hons), DACVO, MANZCVS
Following graduation from the University of Melbourne in 1988, David spent 5 years in mixed practice throughout Australia, England, Scotland, and Wales. He then completed both small animal and equine internships at Colorado State University, and a research fellowship and comparative ophthalmology residency at the University of Missouri. He joined the faculty at the University of California-Davis in 2000 where he is now Professor Emeritus. He is co-author of Slatter’s Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology, which has been translated into 6 languages. Dr. Maggs’ major interests are surface ocular disease, with a particular focus on the management of dry eye disease and feline herpesvirus.
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
This activity is sponsored by Domes.
