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- Diarrhea, which may range from mild to severe
- Dehydration, which is the natural result of diarrhea
- Conjunctivitis (inflamed and red eyes)
- Nictitating membrane protrusion, which is the appearance of a cat’s third eyelid that is usually not visible because it generally only closes when the cat’s eyes are closed. This third eyelid may be red and inflamed
- Coughing, which is rare in cats and therefore always concerning
- Inflammation of nasal mucous membranes accompanied by drainage
- Orthoreovirus
- Orbivirus
- Rotavirus
- Phytoreovirus
- Breathing in airborne particles that are carrying a reovirus
- Ingesting food or water that is contaminated with the feces of an animal that is carrying a reovirus
- Young kittens without fully developed immune systems are more susceptible to becoming ill
- Older cats that have weakened immune systems are at a higher risk
- Cats that suffer from one or more autoimmune diseases have a dangerously high risk factor for viral infection
- Cats that are sick with other viral infections, bacterial infections, injuries, or other illnesses will be more likely to become infected by a reovirus
- Cats that live in large confined populations of cats or other animals such as animal shelters will be at a higher risk
- Complete blood count
- Blood chemistry
- Urinalysis
- Fecal sample, which is often the best way to observe the presence of a reovirus
- Increased fluid intake, usually oral, but sometimes intravenously or subcutaneously
- Electrolyte replacement, usually oral but sometimes intravenously or subcutaneously
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