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What Is Feline Leukemia (FeLV)?
Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a widespread, incurable retrovirus that suppresses the immune system and is a top cause of cat cancer (over 30%). It spreads by saliva, mother-to-kitten, blood, and shared litter; only prevention via vaccine and limiting exposure helps.
Do Cats Need Vaccinations
Cat vaccination plays a vital role in keeping pets happy and healthy; every cat should be properly immunized.
Symptoms of Chlamydia Infection in Cats
Chlamydia is a germ widely found in birds and mammals - a Gram-negative prokaryote between bacteria and viruses. It mostly infects kittens from 5 weeks to 9 months old.
Cat Conjunctivitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye diseases in cats, with the highest incidence in kittens. Every good owner should learn the basics of feline eye conditions to prevent and treat them before a small problem becomes a big one.
Why Is My Cat Sneezing
Pets and people sneeze for two usual reasons: inflamed nasal lining or a foreign object in the nostril. If exposed to irritants or a respiratory infection, the lining inflames.
What to Do When Your Cat Is Constipated
Cat constipation is common but should not be ignored, as it can progress to megacolon. Learn the warning signs, the many possible causes, and the treatment and prevention steps from diet and weight control to stress reduction.
Why a Cat May Die the Day After a Bath
Why would a cat die the day after a bath? Experienced owners know it is usually a stress reaction. Here is what you should understand.
When Is a Cat’s Teething Period?
Cats start teething around 4–5 months; baby teeth are gone and adult teeth set by 6–8 months, a process taking 3–4 months. During it, watch for swallowed loose teeth, retained baby teeth causing double rows or bad bite, gum bleeding, and chewing urges — give chew treats and soft food, and see a vet for persistent vomiting, diarrhea, or retained deciduous teeth.
Symptoms and At-Home Medication Treatment for Canine Distemper and Feline Panleukopenia
Distemper disease is a highly contagious viral disease with a high fatality rate, usually showing symptoms such as high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, and increased eye and nasal discharge. Common pets such as dogs and cats may be infected with the distemper virus, and the most effective way to prevent viral infection is vaccination. Today we explain knowledge about distemper disease around canine distemper and feline panleukopenia.
Rabbit Necrobacillosis
Rabbit necrobacillosis is caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum, a bacterium common in nature and in healthy animals' tonsils and gut. It enters through damaged skin, mouth, or gut mucosa. Signs include eating trouble, drooling, oral nodules that necrose and smell, and abscesses; diagnosis is by lesions plus culture, distinguishing from staph, pseudomonas, and vesicular stomatitis. Prevention: smooth cages, no sharp objects, treat wounds with 5% iodine.