Info On Cat Care Symptoms You Should Know About
June 29, 2009 by
Filed under Cat Care
When you or I are suffering we can obviously make it known and attempt to find the solution to heal our issue. A cat will not be able to do this but by paying close attention to them you can still get a good understanding of if they are suffering. For this reason it is important to be able to recognise your cats symptoms.
Next are a few points relating to cats behaviour you should pay attention for and their symptoms.
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is the most concerning disease and in fact is the primary cause of death amongst cats. It is caused by a coronavirus infection and the worst thing is that the symptoms are very common with other ailments so it is very hard to be sure.
There is also Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) that is similar to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Just like the human version, it is a life long infection that progresses slowly and kills the cat.
Cats can also be infected by Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). This is a retrovirus that leads to fatal cancerous and non-cancerous diseases. On the positive side, it can be treated using some home detergents and bleach as well as warmth and drying. It is passed through the saliva, tears, urine and feces of infected cats. Unlike the other two, it cannot survive very long in the environment so it is only contagious when the infected cat stays with a fellow cat for a long period of time.
Worms are also another threat to cats and this is caused by a fungal infection that is spread through the spores. Since it is a self-limiting disease, you don
When Should You Vaccinate You Cat?
June 3, 2009 by
Filed under Cat Care
What is a vaccine?
Is a substance that is made from dead or living pathogens. It is then injected into the body through inoculation, which causes the body to create antibodies. This makes your cat immune to getting the disease in the future.
What vaccines does your cat need, and what is the time frame? What are the most common vaccines and what special vaccines might be needed?
Vaccine Types
Several years ago the VAFSTF (Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force) published a list of vaccines that were highly recommended for all cats. These included:
* Feline Panleukopenia Virus Vaccine (aka