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Viral Rhinotracheitis
Rhinotracheitis is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory disease in cats.

It can be fatal to kittens.

Transmitted through direct contact with mouth, nose and eye discharges.

Can also spread through contaminated cages, examination tables, dishes, human hands and clothing.

Early signs:
Sneezing
· Conjunctivitis
· Inflammation of nose
· Salivation
· Initial serious nasal discharge
Progressive signs:
· Loss of appetite
· Depression
· Fever
· Mouth ulcers

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Calicivirus
Calicivirus is a major cause of respiratory disease in cats. There are more than 445 related calicivirus strains. The disease is spread by the discharges of infected eyes, nose or throat (coughing/ sneezing), and also through infected stools.
Spread through eye, nose and pharyngeal secretions, and fecal shedding. · Eye/nose discharge
· Loss of appetite
· Depression
· Fever
· Salivation
· Ulcers of the mouth
· Lameness

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 Feline Bordetella

Clinical signs can be all or just one of the following symptoms: sneezing, dry cough, plus or minus nasal discharge, plus or minus fever, increased lung sounds, swelling of submandibular lymph nodes.

Bordetella bacterium are transmitted through aerosolized particles (such as those sneezed or coughed out into the air) and through fomite transmission (bacteria that "land" in the environment) and infect your pet. Transmission appears to be higher in situations where there are many cats such as shelters, catteries, cat shows, and multicat households.

* Sneezing

* Dry Cough

* Plus or minus nasal discharge

* Plus or minus fever

* Increased lung sounds

* swelling of submandibular lymph nodes

*Some cats may not show ANY sign of infection, but may still be "carrier" of disease.

Cats and kittens from shelters & catteries

Cat shows

Cats and kittens boarded

Multicat households

Diagnosis: Culturing the bacteria from an oropharyngeal swab.

Treatment: Can go away on its own, however, can quickly progress to pneumonia (possibly even death) if not treated. Treatment antibiotics.

Prevention: Bordetella vaccine by Intervet called PROTEX-Bb, safe to use with kittens as young as 4 Weeks, boosted in 6 months & then boosted yearly.

Chlamydiosis
Chlamydiosis is a primitive bacteria that infects the eyes of kittens and cats.
Highly contagious, spread by direct contact between cats with soiled paws, wiping away infectious discharge. · Eye inflammation
· Discharge from eyes
· Excessive tears

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Panleukopenia
Panleukopenia (also known as feline distemper) is perhaps the most widespread disease among cats. It is highly contagious.
A highly contagious virus that can be transmitted through direct contact with infected animals or objects. · Fever
· Loss of appetite
· Diarrhea
· Depression
· Weakness
· Vomiting

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Feline Leukemia
Virus
Feline leukemia virus can be fatal to cats. The disease can result in the development of tumors, or the suppression of the immune system.

Spread through direct contact between cats, primarily via saliva from infected cats, through membranes of the eyes.

Can also be transmitted through milk to kittens, by blood transfusion and across the placenta to gestating fetuses.

Pathology and clinical signs vary, but commonly include:
· Loss of appetite
· Depression
· Weight loss
· Enlargement of the liver
or spleen
· Diarrhea or constipation
· Enlarged lymph nodes

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Feline Immuno-
deficiency virus
Bite wounds Immune system is depressed. White cells that fight infection can be decreased. Signs include: poor hair-coat, fever, wt. loss, chronic skin, tooth and gum infection, lack of appetite. No vaccine available. Prevention is based on decreasing exposure to infected cats.  
Feline Infectious
Peritonitis
Feline infectious peritonitis is a fatal viral disease in cats. There is no treatment.

FIP virus is transmitted through saliva, feces and urine.

The natural route of infection is the

oral-nasal tract.

Common signs include:
· Chronic fluctuating,
unresponsive fever
· Slight eye and nose discharge
· Enlarged lymph nodes
· Nonresponsiveness to antibiotics
· Progressive weight loss
· Enlarged abdomen

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Paracites:
Roundworm
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Rabies
Rabies is a widespread viral disease that is virtually 100% fatal once clinical signs appear.

It can be a threat to both pets and their owners.

Transmitted by bites from infected animals such as raccoons, skunks, foxes or bats. · Irrational/aggressive behavior
· Depression
· Biting
· Lower jaw drops
· Salivation
· Incoordination
· Avoids contact
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