Feline Diseases

An upper respiratory infection triggered by feline herpesvirus type-1;

Symptoms: Sneezing, lethargy, pneumonia, conjunctivitis, and decreased appetite;

Transmission: Saliva, eye and nasal discharge, and surfaces;

Particularly dangerous for kittens;

Lifelong disease that can flare-up, when cats are in distress;

Cats can remain carriers for life;

A zoonotic disease that spreads through the nervous system and is fatal within days;

Signs: Fever, decreased appetite, weakness, paralysis, seizures, drooling, and abnormal behavior;

Transmission: Saliva of infected mammals between species, including humans.

Vaccination requirements vary by state and local regulations.

An upper respiratory infection that is widespread and highly contagious;

Symptoms: Fever, oral ulcers, conjunctivitis, and pneumonia; 

Transmission: Saliva, eye/nasal discharge, airborne particles, surfaces;

Higher risk for kittens and seniors.

After recovery, cats can continue to infect other animals and may experience chronic sneezing, runny eyes, and gum disease.

A virus found in areas with many cats and free-roaming environments;

Signs: Fever, weight loss, lethargy, and secondary infections;

Transmission: Saliva, feces, and urine;

Can lead to lymphoma, leukemia, anemia, and weakened immune system;

No cure exists and it lasts for life.

Testing is recommended, prior to the first vaccine.

A virus that nearly all cats can be exposed to (for life);

Symptoms: Listlessness, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, fever, bloody diarrhea, and collapse;

Transmission: Direct contact, contaminated food, water dishes, and objects;

Higher risk in unvaccinated kittens;

The disease can progress rapidly and become fatal within 12 hours.

FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)

• Lifelong, not treatable;

Chlamydophila felis

• Treatable- vaccinate high risk cats;​

Bordetella bronchiseptica

• Treatable, high prevalence in crowded areas​;

Giardia

• Highly contagious and zoonotic​;

FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis)

• Low incidence, but fatal​;