FHV-associated dermatitis is a rare infection of the feline herpes virus that affects the skin. This infection can cause inflammation and ulcers around the cat’s nose and mouth and sometimes in ...

Humans and dogs don’t catch the cat herpes virus, called feline herpesvirus-1 or FHV-1, and cats and dogs don’t get the human herpes viruses.

Cats often have two or more of these upper respiratory infections at the same time, and FHV-1 is one of the most common. FHV-1 occurs worldwide. Eighty percent of all kittens are exposed to it.

If your cat experiences recurrent corneal ulcers (usually caused by FHV), your vet may have to put your cat on lysine therapy permanently. If your cat's eye ulcer doesn't get better with treatment ...

Q: My cat has been diagnosed with feline herpesvirus. What is it, and can she transmit it to me? A: First, the short answer, to put your mind at ease: Every species has its own version of herpesvir… ...