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Leukaemia
FIE
FIE, or Feline Infection Enteritis, is a
disease which affects the gastrointestinal
tract. Afflicted cats will suffer symptoms
almost instantaneously, and without prior
warning. These include severe vomiting
and diarrhoea, and then death within just
twenty-four hours. FIE is far less common
than it once was a change driven largely
by the prevalence of vaccination.
Flu
FVR, or Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, and
FCV, or Feline Calicivirus, are two common
viruses which are among the major causes
of cat flu. Cat flu, like human flu, is
something which comes in a variety of
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Chlamydia
Boosters
Rabies
Rabies is a hugely dangerous disease. It can
be spread from animals to humans via a
bite, scratch or lick and even through
projectile saliva. Once contracted, the virus
multiplies and spreads through the
nervous system, and then to the rest of the
body, causing widespread organ failure.
Thankfully, its not prevalent in the UK
but if youre looking to take your pet
abroad, you may consider vaccination.
Demonstrating
protection
your
cats
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