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Famciclovir

Famciclovir is an antiviral used for feline herpesvirus.

Famciclovir is an antiviral used for feline herpesvirus. Veterinary prescribing considers suitability and possible digestive or other adverse effects.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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