Be Informed About Diseases That Can Affect Your Cat
At Quinlan Animal Clinic, we understand that your cat is not just your pet but it is a part of your family. That is why it is important to know what kind of diseases your feline friend can acquire.
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Upper Respiratory Infections
Respiratory diseases are common in cats. Read through the
vaccinations you can give to help prevent it.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
This is an incurable virus which can lead to AIDS in cats. Mostly spread through bite wounds, this disease can make a cat prone to many other illnesses. The best thing to do in this condition is to make it stay indoors.
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
The mutation of a common feline virus called coronavirus causes this highly fatal and incurable disease in cats. Testing and treatment for this disease is hard.
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
Passed by bites or from mother to kitten during pregnancies, this disease is widespread in the cat population. It lessens the immunity of the cat and makes the cat prone to other diseases. It is the leading cause of death in cats.
Ear Mites
Is your cat frequently scratching its ear with its paw? It might be ear mites. It is commonly found in cats and can share these from dogs as well. You can get it treated without spending a lot of money.
Ringworm
This is a kind of fungal infection that can spread from and to humans as well. The symptom is a patchy area of missing hair, especially near the feet and face. The vet should use a wood's light and / or culture to initially identify the fungus.
Eye Discharges
This infection can cause the lack of eyesight if untreated. It is common in kittens.
Rabies
It is a viral disease in mammals spread by the bite from an infected animal. The virus infects the animals' brain and eventually causes death in 10 days. It is mostly not treatable and the law requires routine vaccination against this.
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