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- Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper) – The most widespread of all cat diseases and is very contagious. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite and even death, especially among kittens.
- Viral Rhinotracheitis – A highly contagious respiratory disease causing sneezing, fever, eye problems and loss of appetite. The death rate among kittens can be over 50%.
- Calcivirus – This is another serious respiratory infection that can also cause oral ulcerations.
- Feline Leukemia Virus – Spread by contact with infected cats with greater occurrence in multi cat households. This infection attacks the immune system often leading to other persistent infections, which over time may be fatal.
- Giardia – The genus of a protozoan parasite that is infectious to both humans and pets all over the world. They live as a form called a “trophozoite” in the intestine where it causes diarrhea. After a short period of time outside the host’s intestine, the trophozoites round up and form cysts that enable them to survive environmental conditions without a host to protect them. Contaminated water is the classical source of a Giardia infection.
- Rabies – A severe viral disease that attacks the brain and central nervous system. It can be transmitted to people and is almost always fatal.
For more information on cat diseases, visit www.veterinarypartner.com
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