Rabies
is caused by a virus that attacks the brain. It is prevalent in wildlife such as raccoons, skunks, foxes and bats. Rabies is readily transmissible to humans and pets by the bites
Feline AIDS
The Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) causes Feline AIDS in cats. It is not the same virus as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes human AIDS. FIV causes AIDS-like symptoms in felines including immune system suppression and chronic susceptibility to other infections. A cat with FIV may remain relatively healthy for several years before its immune system becomes too weak to fight off other diseases. There is no cure for Feline AIDS and up to one in 12 cats in North America test positive for FIV. As with the Feline Leukemia virus, cats from multi-cat households and those that venture outdoors are at greatest risk of FIV infection.
The Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
This viral disease attacks the immune system and leaves the cat vulnerable to a host of secondary infections. Death most often occurs within three years of infection. Because transmission usually occurs through contact with other felines, those cats that live in multi-cat households or are allowed to roam outdoors are particularly at risk. There is no known relationship between FeLV and leukemia as it occurs in humans.
Feline Calicivirus (FCV)
Calici is a virus that affects the feline upper respiratory system, and accounts for approximately 40 percent of all respiratory diseases in cats. The severity of the infection may vary, but symptoms most often include moderate fever, ulcers and blisters on the tongue. Even if successfully treated, cats infected with FCV can become chronic virus carriers with lifelong clinical signs of sneezing and runny eyes.
Feline Chlamdiosis
Once known as "Feline Pneumonitis" this disease causes a relatively mild upper respiratory infection, particularly affecting the mucous membranes of the eyes. Symptoms include tearing and occasional sneezing and nasal discharge. Boarding your cat increases its rist of chlamydia infection and disease.
Panleukopenia
Panleukopenia or Feline Distemper is a widespread, often fatal disease. Since most cats are likely to be exposed to panleukopenia in their lifetime, vaccination against this illness is important. Clinical signs of Panleukopenia include fever, depression, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea.
is caused by a virus that attacks the brain. It is prevalent in wildlife such as raccoons, skunks, foxes and bats. Rabies is readily transmissible to humans and pets by the bites
Feline AIDS
The Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) causes Feline AIDS in cats. It is not the same virus as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes human AIDS. FIV causes AIDS-like symptoms in felines including immune system suppression and chronic susceptibility to other infections. A cat with FIV may remain relatively healthy for several years before its immune system becomes too weak to fight off other diseases. There is no cure for Feline AIDS and up to one in 12 cats in North America test positive for FIV. As with the Feline Leukemia virus, cats from multi-cat households and those that venture outdoors are at greatest risk of FIV infection.
The Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
This viral disease attacks the immune system and leaves the cat vulnerable to a host of secondary infections. Death most often occurs within three years of infection. Because transmission usually occurs through contact with other felines, those cats that live in multi-cat households or are allowed to roam outdoors are particularly at risk. There is no known relationship between FeLV and leukemia as it occurs in humans.
Feline Calicivirus (FCV)
Calici is a virus that affects the feline upper respiratory system, and accounts for approximately 40 percent of all respiratory diseases in cats. The severity of the infection may vary, but symptoms most often include moderate fever, ulcers and blisters on the tongue. Even if successfully treated, cats infected with FCV can become chronic virus carriers with lifelong clinical signs of sneezing and runny eyes.
Feline Chlamdiosis
Once known as "Feline Pneumonitis" this disease causes a relatively mild upper respiratory infection, particularly affecting the mucous membranes of the eyes. Symptoms include tearing and occasional sneezing and nasal discharge. Boarding your cat increases its rist of chlamydia infection and disease.
Panleukopenia
Panleukopenia or Feline Distemper is a widespread, often fatal disease. Since most cats are likely to be exposed to panleukopenia in their lifetime, vaccination against this illness is important. Clinical signs of Panleukopenia include fever, depression, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea.