Viral diseases of Cats
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Like humans, cats can suffer from infections caused by viruses. Viruses invade living, normal cells and use them to multiply and produce other viruses like themselves. This can kill, damage or mutate cells and make your cat sick. Different viruses attack different cells in the cat's body, such as the liver,...
Feline panleukopenia (FP) is a highly contagious viral disease in cats caused by the feline parvovirus. Kittens are most severely affected by this virus. It's also important to keep in mind that humans are not affected by this virus, only cats.
In this AnimalWised article we're going to talk about panleukopenia...
Feline herpesvirus infection is a common infectious disease in cats that is usually caused by conjunctivitis. This is why inflammation in the eye is a common symptom of herpesvirus in cats.
In this AnimalWised article we're going to explain what herpesvirus infection in cats is, its causes, symptoms...
Keeping our cat safe from certain dangers can be difficult when these dangers are invisible to the human eye. Feline immunodeficiency virus, commonly known as FIV, is one such danger. It is an infectious disease which weakens the cat's immune response system and causes the cat to be susceptible to various...
The rate of distemper in cats has greatly reduced since the advent of feline vaccinations. Before this time, the mortality rate of cats with distemper was incredibly high. Additionally, with a reduction of the disease in feral cat populations and an all-round better quality of care available, it has...
Leukemia in cats is one of the most frequent and severe viral diseases that affects the immune system, mainly in young cats. It is not transmissible to humans, but it is usually easily transmitted among cats living in feline collectives and feral cat colonies.
In order to demystify feline leukemia and know...
At Animal Wised we want what's best for your pet, that's why we try to cover all diseases, ailments and strange behaviors that can occur in your furry friend.
This time we will discuss feline calicivirus and its symptoms and treatment. This is because this disease is very common among cats and can...
Cats, together with dogs, are the best pets you could ever have. One of the most remarkable features of cats is their independence. However, these animals are also very affectionate and require certain care in order to ensure their complete well-being.
Just like any other animal, cats are susceptible...
Feline parvovirus is the virus that causes feline panleukopenia. This disease is quite serious, and if left untreated it can end your cat's life in a short time. It can affect cats of all ages, and it's highly contagious.
It is important to know the symptoms, and it's even more important to protect...
Feline leukemia is a disease caused by feline leukemia virus (FeLV), which suppresses a cat's immune system. This virus directly target’s a cat’s white blood cells, resulting in a decrease of defenses. The feline leukemia virus puts a cat at a higher risk of contracting infections and additional complications.
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Feline coronavirus is a disease that concerns many animal-companions. As such, it's very important to be properly informed of its transmission, the symptoms displayed by the animal and the required treatment in case of infection. With recent outbreaks of the human coronavirus Covid-19, these fears have...
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