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Feline Distemper Virus
Panleukopenia is also known as ‘feline distemper virus’ – it is a highly contagious disease that affects cats, kittens, racoons and mink. This disease is caused by a virus that is very similar to canine parvovirus.
Read MoreRoundworms in Cats and Kittens
There are two types of roundworm that affect cats and kittens: Toxascaris leonina and Toxacara cati. Because treatment protocols involve the same medication regime, once eggs are identified on a fecal examination we refer to the infection as roundworm and treat it identically.
Read MoreWhy Routine Visits Benefit Your Cat
When it comes to health care indoor cats are very often overlooked due to their indoor status. The truth is cats need annual physical exams to help keep them happy and healthy and allow them to be part of your family for many years to come.
Read MoreFeline Immunodeficiency Virus
FIV stands for feline immunodeficiency virus, just as HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. In fact, these two viruses are closely related and much of the general information that has become common knowledge for HIV also holds true for FIV. FIV is a virus that causes AIDS in cats; however, there is a long […]
Read MoreAdvice For Cat Owners
Spay and Neuter: Spaying and neutering is an important way to keep our pets healthy. Even if your cat lives indoors, it just takes one misadventure outside and they could end up having an unplanned litter. Aside from helping with overpopulation, spaying and neutering has numerous other health benefits. Benefits of spaying include a 91% […]
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