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| Feline Diseases |
| I've put this page together for everyone's information, and to let you know the importance of taking care of your cat/kitten 100%. I have listed the diseases that your cat/kitten needs to have vaccinations for, and also what each of these diseases are. By the time you carry your kitten home with you it has had 3 rounds of vaccinations, unless it is picked up earlier than 12 weeks. |
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| Feline Panleukopenia Feline distemper. Caused by resistant virus that may remain infectious for more than a year at room temperature on inanimate objects. Transmitted through blood, urine, feces, nasal secretions, & fleas from infected cats. It destroys many of the cat's white blood cells, attacks the intestines & Lymph nodes. Fatal for 50% to 70% of cats. Symptoms ~ Lethragic, vomiting, high fever, dehydration. Sickness can last 3-4 days after first signs are noticed & before death occurs. Highly contagious. More information on Feline Panleukopenia |
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| A healthy cat is a ~HAPPY CAT~ |
| Calicivirus Attacks the lungs & lower respiratory tract causeing pneumonia ( the cause of 40% of all respiratory diseases in cats). Often complicated by other infections & can be fatal. Ulcers may be seen on the tongue & lips. Highly contagious. Calici spreads from cat to cat, generally by sneezeing. More information on Calicivirus |
| Rhinotracheitis Attacks the upper respiratory tract: All kittens & cats are at risk, recovery is slow; can be fatal. May become carriers for life; can shed virus intermittently especially when under stress. Symptons ~ Sneezing, coughing, mucous discharge from eyes and nose. Highly contagious. More information on Rhinotracheitis |
| Chlamydia Attacks the respiratory tract & produces conjunctivitis. It's bacteria, not a virus & causes 15%-20% of all feline respiratory diseases. Can be transmitted to cattle & humans. Symptons ~ Inflamed eyes, occasional sneezing, tearing with salivation and coughing, & possible fever. Highly contagious. More information on Chlamydia |
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| Pneumonitis Respiratory infection with symptoms resembling feline viral rhinotracheitis. The disease is caused by the organism Chlamydia psittaci and can be complicated be associated bacterial infections. More information on Pneumonitis |
| Leukemia Feline Leukemia is a form of cancer in cats which is usually fatal. The disease, caused by a virus, can lead to tumor growth nearly anywhere in the body as well as a variety of other symptoms. Infected cats are unable to resist other diseases and may die from associated infections. Leukemia attacks the immune system and increases susceptibility to other diseases. It is spread via saliva. Symptons ~ Weight loss, recurring or chronic illness, lethargy, fever, diarrhea, unusual breathing patterns, and yellow color around the mouth and whites of the eyes. Note: Testing for the disease is recommended prior to initiating a vaccination program. More information on Leukemia |
| FIP ~ Feline Infectious Peritonitis FIP is a disease caused by a coronavirus. The virus is spread by direct cat to cat contact or by contact with contaiminated surfaces. Affects cats of all ages, but mostly from 6mo to 2yrs of age. There are 2 manifestations of the disease, wet and dry and both have nonspecific symptoms such as intermittent inappetence, depression, rough hair coat, weight loss, and fever. There is no cure and the disease is considered fatal. Symptons ~ Low-grade upper respiratory infection, anorexia, dpression, anemia, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Highly contagious More information on FIP |
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| FIV ~ Feline Immunodeficiency Virus FIV causes a potentially fatal viral diesease that interferes with the immune system of a cat. The virus lives in the blood of the infected cat and is carried in their system throughout their life. Infected cats may expose healthy cats with which they come in contact, most often by biting. Cats infected with FIV may remain healthy for up to 10 years. While some infected cats show no sign of disease, others may display such initial symptoms as... fever, loss of appetite, diarrhea, lethargy and swollen lymph nodes. As the disease progresses, symptoms may occur such as... weight loss, sores in and around the mouth, eye lesions, poor hair coat and chronic infections. Eventually, the immune system becomes too weak to fight off other infections or diseases. As a result, the cat will die from one of the subsequent infections. Feline AIDS is caused by infection with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) More information on FIV |
| Rabies Of all animal diseases, Rabies is probably the most feared. The Rabies virus attacks the brain and is always fatal. Most pets are exposed to Rabies from wild animals particularly skunks, raccoons, bats and foxes. The disease can be transmitted to humans through the bite or scratch of an infected pet. Vaccination of all dogs and cats is the most effective means of control. More information on Rabies |
| Giardiasis Giardiasis in cats and humans is caused by a wateborne parasite called Giardia lamblia. The parasite is found in untreated water, i.e, puddles, ponds, and creeks. Symptoms include ~ Severe diarrhea, weight loss, fever, dehydration and nausea. More information on Giardiasis |
| Your cat/kittens health is very important. Taking you cat/kitten to the vet for it's regular checkup and vaccinations is very important. They can't tell you when they aren't feeling sick, so it's up to you. Since every state is different your vet will inform you of how many vaccinations your cat/kitten will need. It is normally 3 rounds of shots and a Rabie's. Remember a Healthy Cat is a Happy Cat. |
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| ~ More helpful sites ~ Cornell Feline Health Center |
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