Dechra Lubrithal Eye Gel - 10g

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Fig. 4. Indirect immunofluorescence test to titrate antibody directed against Chlamydia felis; infected cell culture serves as the antigen substrate. Courtesy of The Feline Centre, Langford Vets, University of Bristol, UK Treatment Please note that parcels weighing over 2kg may be sent via courier due to Royal Mail weight restrictions.

Segarra S, Papasouliotis K, Helps C (2011): The in vitro effects of proxymetacaine, fluorescein, and fusidic acid on real-time PCR assays used for the diagnosis of Feline herpesvirus 1 and Chlamydophila felis infections. Vet Ophthalmol 14 Suppl 15-8. Streeten BW, Streeten EA (1985): “Blue-body” epithelial cell inclusions in conjunctivitis. Ophthalmology 92(4), 575-579. Chlamydia spp. target mucosal tissues and the primary target for C. felis is the conjunctiva. The incubation period is generally 2-5 days. They primarily cause ocular disease and conjunctivitis, with ocular discharge, hyperaemia of the nictitating membrane, chemosis and blepharospasm can all occur. Chlamydia spp. persistently infect the epithelial cells of the ocular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and/or reproductive systems, although association with disease in some of these systems is poorly understood. Chlamydial organisms can be isolated from the vagina and rectum of cats, but it is unclear whether venereal transmission occurs although there is circumstantial evidence that Chlamydia may cause abortion (Graham and Taylor, 2012). Consult your vet prior to use if your pet is on any other eye medication or if they are showing any of the following signs: pain or irritation, red or inflamed eyes, excessive tear production, opaque discharge or if your pet is scratching or rubbing at its eyes.O’Dair HA, Hopper CD, Gruffydd-Jones TJ, Harbour DA, Waters L (1994): Clinical aspects of Chlamydia psittaci infection in cats infected with feline immunodeficiency virus. Vet Rec 134(15), 365-368. ABCD follows a recent nomenclature proposal to classify all 11 currently recognized Chlamydiaceae species in a single genus, the genus Chlamydia (Sachse et al., 2015); these species include Chlamydia felis, Chlamydia pneumoniae and Chlamydia psittaci. C. felis is the species typically seen infecting cats. Graham EM, Taylor DJ (2012): Bacterial reproductive pathogens of cats and dogs. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 42(3), 561-582, vii. Wills JM, Gruffydd-Jones TJ, Richmond SJ, Gaskell RM, Bourne FJ (1987): Effect of vaccination on feline Chlamydia psittaci infection. Infect Immun 55(11), 2653-2657. Wills JM, Howard PE, Gruffydd-Jones TJ, Wathes CM (1988): Chlamydia psittaci in different cat populations in Britain. J Small Anim Pract 29337-339.

Sparkes AH, Caney SM, Sturgess CP, Gruffydd-Jones TJ (1999): The clinical efficacy of topical and systemic therapy for the treatment of feline ocular chlamydiosis. J Feline Med Surg 1(1), 31-35. Fernandez M, Manzanilla EG, Lloret A, Leon M, Thibault JC (2017): Prevalence of feline herpesvirus-1, feline calicivirus, Chlamydophila felis and Mycoplasma felis DNA and associated risk factors in cats in Spain with upper respiratory tract disease, conjunctivitis and/or gingivostomatitis. J Feline Med Surg 19(4), 461-469. Sanderson H, Vasquez M, Killion H, Vance M, Sondgeroth K, Fox J (2021): Fatal Chlamydia psittaci infection in a domestic kitten. J Vet Diagn Invest 33(1), 101-103.

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Wu SM, Huang SY, Xu MJ, Zhou DH, Song HQ, Zhu XQ (2013): Chlamydia felis exposure in companion dogs and cats in Lanzhou, China: a public health concern. BMC Vet Res 9104. Vaccination should be considered for cats at risk of exposure to infection, particularly in multicat environments, and if there has been a previous history of Chlamydia infection. Vaccination of kittens generally begins at 8-9 weeks of age with a second injection 3-4 weeks later at around 12 weeks of age. Limited information is available about the duration of immunity. There is some evidence that previously infected cats can become vulnerable to re-infection after a year or more. Annual boosters are recommended for cats that are at continued risk of exposure to infection. Disease control in specific situations Shelters Sturgess CP, Gruffydd-Jones TJ, Harbour DA, Jones RL (2001): Controlled study of the efficacy of clavulanic acid-potentiated amoxycillin in the treatment of Chlamydia psittaci in cats. Vet Rec 149, 73-76. LONG LASTING – carbomer lubricating fluid helps retain moisture in the tear film for much longer than many eye drops