| feline infectious peritonitis |
A viral disease that results from the infection of a corona virus. It is shed in saliva and feces. They symptoms are loss of appetite, lethargy, an unkept coat, weight loss, and fever. There are two forms of the disease: wet and dry. The wet is the development of a thick yellow fluid in the chest and/ or the abdomen. The dry leads to organ failure, seizures, and paralysis. A multiple cat environment can have a higher disease rate. Prevent by a vaccination administered by your veterinarian.
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| feline |
Of or relating to the cat family. Any of the 36 species of cats that live in the world today. Felines live in a wide variety of habitats and geographic ranges and most are crepuscular or nocturnal depending upon their habitat. All felines are carnivorous predators.
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| feline leukemia |
Abbreviated FeLV is a virus that suppresses the cats?immune system, leaving it unable to fight off other infections such as pneumonia. Any cat that is in continuous poor health or that often becomes sick with infections or fever may have feline leukemia. Veterinarians can do a simply blood test to find out if your cat is infected with FeLV. A feline leukemia vaccination is available and is an important part of preventive health programs. - - The Pet Center*
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