| Feline Vaccines |
| Distemper Panleukopenia or Feline Distemper is a widespread, often fatal disease. Since most cats are likely to be exposed to Panleukopenia in their lifetime, vaccination against this illness is important. Clinical signs of Panleukopenia include fever, depression, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea. |
| Feline AIDS (outdoor cats) The Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) causes Feline AIDS in cats. It is not the same virus as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes human AIDS. FIV causes AIDS-like symptoms in felines including immune system 11 suppression and chronic susceptibility to other infections. A cat with FIV may remain relatively healthy for several years before its immune system becomes too weak to fight off other diseases. There is no cure for Feline AIDS and up to one in 12 cats in North America test positive for FIV. As with the Feline Leukemia virus, cats from multi-cat households and those that venture outdoors are at greatest risk of FIV infection. |
| Feline Infectious Peritonitis (outdoor cats) This viral disease, which is progressive and leads to death, is seen most often in young adult cats. Diagnostic testing for FIP is difficult. Although the risk of infection is low compared to other feline diseases, no cure exists. |
| Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) This viral disease attacks the immune system and leaves the cat vulnerable to a host of secondary infections. Death most often occurs within three years of infection. Because trans¬mission usually occurs through contact with other felines, those cats that live in multi-cat households or are allowed to roam outdoors are particularly at risk. There is no known relationship between FeLV and leukemia as it occurs in humans. |
| Rabies Rabies is a fatal viral disease of mammals including cats, dogs, livestock and humans. Infected wildlife and unvaccinated animals are the source of the virus. As rabies is a major health hazard, it is extremely important your pet be vaccinated against it. |