Overview
Limping calici is a viral disease of cats that shows itself in kittens. It shows as a period of limping and inability to move about, that can cause death, but with the appropriate medical care tends to last about a week.
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Wikipedia — “Limping calici” (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Compiled by OC Pets Veterinary Clinic, updated 15-06-2026.