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DISEASES OF CATS
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Feline PanleukopeniaCat distemper caused by a parvovirus or DNA virus
Affects cats less than 16 weeks75% death rate
Symptoms: Depression, loss of appetite, high fever, lethargy,
vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Feline Herpesvirus (FHV)Respiratory virus infection caused by a DNA virusTransmitted by discharge from nose, eyes and throat
Symptoms: Depression, sneezing and coughing, severe eye and
nasal discharges, fever and mouth ulcers
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)Caused by coronavirus that leads to organ failure
Symptoms: Fever, refusal to eat, depression and weight loss
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Feline Enteric CoronavirusCaused by ingestion of contaminated fecesAffects kittens 4-12 weeks of ageSymptoms:
Fever, vomiting, soft or watery diarrhea, blood in the feces and dehydration
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Feline Urologic Syndrome (FUS) Feline lower urinary tract disease Symptoms:
Mild inflammation to blockage of the urethra, uremic poisoning, and death
Caused by: Improper diet
High levels of magnesium and phosphorousLow water intake
Salt concentrates in urineVirus
NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Wet eyeExcessive tear production
Blockage of drainage canals causing tears to overflow at the inner corner of the eyes
NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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ToxoplasmosisInfection of single-celled protozoan parasite, Toxoplasm gondii
Contracted from eating raw meat or fecesSymptoms:
Fever, jaundice and difficulty moving may result
INTERNAL PARASITES
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Ascarids (Round Worms)Transmitted to kittens from the milk of infected mother cat
Symptoms:Pot-bellied appearance
INTERNAL PARASITES
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Hookworms Transmitted from contaminated food or water, or when larvae penetrates the skin
Symptoms:Dark-colored feces and anemia
INTERNAL PARASITES
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TapewormRequire a host other than the cat for development. Fleas, rats or mice
INTERNAL PARASITES