Breeding Health Question

[sphynxlover78]

Hi I'm a registered cat breeder and I have been offered a new pregnant breeding queen however last minute I have been informed the cat has been confirmed having Chlamydia felis.
Antibiotic treatment has been started and I have spoken to my vet and she is seeking a feline specialist regarding long term effect etc and will get back to me once she knows anything but I was wondering if there is any breeders that have dealt with this?
I have 2 other queens and my concern is that even if antibiotics can kill the bacteria will she be a carrier and shed this to other cats or kittens in the long run? I don't want to risk my other cats but the other breeder is telling me its totally curable? I have done lots of research but nothing contains if it stays with them after symptoms have gone.
Any breeders experiences would be much appreciated

 

[haleyds]

I have no sure answer and am mainly replying to find out for myself from curiosity- but is it possibly similar to parvo in dogs? This is a virus and not bacterial but once it's cured and the dog survives it's not contagious through direct contact but it CAN be spread through fecal matter for years after and live in the ground. So maybe something along that lines if anything, because physically once a bacterial infection is "cured" then it is no longer contagious. I have only heard of viruses, like herpes, staying dormant for years and flaring up persay.

 

[sphynxlover78]

Yes its a hard one because i cant find anything on the net regarding long term effect, I was told years ago that someone had thought it stays with them and they become a carrier but others saying no that's not right once cleared it stays cleared so was just wondering if other breeders have dealt with something like this as like most things experienced will usually be more helpful thank google search

 

[Sarthur2]

Have you asked your vet about this? I would think the vet could definitely answer your question.

 

[sphynxlover78]

Have you asked your vet about this? I would think the vet could definitely answer your question.

Thank you for your reply Sarthuer however my post states I have spoken to my vet and she also is confused and is trying to get in touch with a feline specialist. Sorry if you see this as a waste of time but I'm trying my hardest to try every avenue to get answers

 

[haleyds]

Chlamydia felis |

Okay so this article is rather long, but very much worth reading the entire thing. Basically, once she's cured she will be immune and the kittens she has will have a pretty high chance of being immune themselves and after she is completely cured she will no longer be contagious at all- that's what I took from this. It's similar to mono in humans, highly contagious while active but once the source is killed the person becomes immune and is no longer able to spread it. Hope this helps!

 

[Sarthur2]

No question is a waste of time. I understood it to be very technical and figured a vet who went to medical school would know or could research it for you. Now a forumist has found an article that is very informative!

 

[sphynxlover78]

Chlamydia felis |

Okay so this article is rather long, but very much worth reading the entire thing. Basically, once she's cured she will be immune and the kittens she has will have a pretty high chance of being immune themselves and after she is completely cured she will no longer be contagious at all- that's what I took from this. It's similar to mono in humans, highly contagious while active but once the source is killed the person becomes immune and is no longer able to spread it. Hope this helps!

Thank you soooo much