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Chlamydia felis in a breeding queen, curable or not?

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sphynxlover78

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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 :)
 
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As bacteria go, Chlamydia felis isn't a particularly robust bacterium, and in open environments, it does very poorly, so surface contact is less of an issue than with many other bacteria. As long as she takes the full course of tetracycline (Doxycycline is, I believe, the antibiotic agent of choice), and doesn't have direct contact with the rest of your clowder until she's been cleared as being completely free of the bacterium, there shouldn't be an issue. Many breeders (in countries where it's available, anyway) take advantage of the Chlamydia felis vaccination as an hedge against one cat becoming infected and spreading it by direct contact. I'd certainly ask my veterinarian, in all events.

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As bacteria go, Chlamydia felis isn't a particularly robust bacterium, and in open environments, it does very poorly, so surface contact is less of an issue than with many other bacteria. As long as she takes the full course of tetracycline (Doxycycline is, I believe, the antibiotic agent of choice), and doesn't have direct contact with the rest of your clowder until she's been cleared as being completely free of the bacterium, there shouldn't be an issue. Many breeders (in countries where it's available, anyway) take advantage of the Chlamydia felis vaccination as an hedge against one cat becoming infected and spreading it by direct contact. I'd certainly ask my veterinarian, in all events.

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My vet did research but it was taking time and I wanted to know asap. I am very appreciative of all the information members have supplied, it is better than what I was finding so thank you to everyone that took the time to find this info..
 
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