THE SQUINTING CAT: HERPES UNTIL PROVEN OTHERWISE

for cats with active FHV-1 disease in addition to antiviral therapy. There is abundant evidence that topical corticosteroids can exacerbate herpetic disease and should be avoided. Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, such as diclofenac 0.1%, are considered safe for use with concurrent viral disease, and are generally well tolerated by cats. ................
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