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Feline Panleukopenia |
Feline Panleukopenia is a highly contagious
viral disease that is usually fatal. |
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It is also known as feline distemper or feline
infections enteritis. Kittens are the most
susceptible, but cats of all ages can be affected.
Pregnant cats may abort or give birth to deformed kittens.
Signs include fever, anorexia (loss of appetite), diarrhea,
and severe dehydration. The name of the disease,
panleukopenia, refers to the decrease of all white blood
cells in the bloodstream. |
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Feline Leukemia |
The signs and course of this disease vary widely, depend
on the organs involved and the stage of the disease when it
is recognized. |
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These diseases include (1) lymphosarcoma, characterized
by tumors, and (2) leukemia, characterized by the presence
of malignant cells in the bloodstream |
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FeLV is alos associated with Fading Kitten syndrome,
upper respiratory infections, reproductive failure, aplastic
anemia and stomatitis. FeLV is caused by a retro
virus. |
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Feline Bordetella |
Feline bordetella is a very contagious virual upper
respiratory disease. |
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Symptoms can include a nasal discharge, fever, sneezing,
spontaneous or induced coughing, and increased lung sounds
within five days of exposure |
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PROTEX-Bb* is recommended as a vaccination. It is
safe for kittens (99% reaction free in 4 week old kittens),
for pregnant queens (in all trimesters), and proven
effective within 72 hours of vaccination.** |
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