
SOCK IT TO FIP!
... but we need additional samples from any cats that have died from FIP, from pedigreed cats from the same bloodlines as FIP affected cats, and pedigreed cats that have no known relationship to an FIP affected cat for three generations. These DNA samples are easy for anyone to do. You can get the sampl ...
... but we need additional samples from any cats that have died from FIP, from pedigreed cats from the same bloodlines as FIP affected cats, and pedigreed cats that have no known relationship to an FIP affected cat for three generations. These DNA samples are easy for anyone to do. You can get the sampl ...
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
... the introduction of litter boxes, more cats are kept permanently indoors, exposing them to large doses of FCoV in the feces that would previously have been buried outdoors. More and more cats are spending part of their life in crowded environments, such as at cat breeders or shelters, which increase ...
... the introduction of litter boxes, more cats are kept permanently indoors, exposing them to large doses of FCoV in the feces that would previously have been buried outdoors. More and more cats are spending part of their life in crowded environments, such as at cat breeders or shelters, which increase ...
Prevalence of infectious diseases in feral cats in Northern Florida
... Davis, CA reported antibodies to FCoV in 20% of pet cats (nZ33) and 87% of purebred cats (nZ108) in catteries (Pedersen, 1976). A recent study of stray cats in Britain (nZ517) identified a prevalence of FCoV antibodies in 22.4% of cats (Muirden, 2002). In the current study, the prevalence of FCoV an ...
... Davis, CA reported antibodies to FCoV in 20% of pet cats (nZ33) and 87% of purebred cats (nZ108) in catteries (Pedersen, 1976). A recent study of stray cats in Britain (nZ517) identified a prevalence of FCoV antibodies in 22.4% of cats (Muirden, 2002). In the current study, the prevalence of FCoV an ...
Dissertação_Carla Soares
... the cat as a reservoir of Leishmania and not simply an alternative host seems to be gaining ground, mainly because: i) cats can present increased seropositivity between serology analysis; ii) cats can be infected during some months and thus are available for sand flies; iii) cats transmit the Leishm ...
... the cat as a reservoir of Leishmania and not simply an alternative host seems to be gaining ground, mainly because: i) cats can present increased seropositivity between serology analysis; ii) cats can be infected during some months and thus are available for sand flies; iii) cats transmit the Leishm ...
Norris - Dr Addie
... described across all ages and breeds: ‘effusive’ and ‘non-effusive’. Despite this apparent division, these are not distinct disease entities. Cats with FIP may alternate between forms during the progression of disease. Furthermore, cats with non-effusive FIP may develop effusions in the terminal sta ...
... described across all ages and breeds: ‘effusive’ and ‘non-effusive’. Despite this apparent division, these are not distinct disease entities. Cats with FIP may alternate between forms during the progression of disease. Furthermore, cats with non-effusive FIP may develop effusions in the terminal sta ...
Prevention of infectious diseases in cat shelters : ABCD guidelines
... stress of the shelter environment – noise, odour and sight of other cats, potential aggression – is immunosuppressive. Therefore, we at the ABCD strongly recommend that a rescue shelter should be a place of last option – with attempts being made to rehome unwanted cats, and especially kittens, witho ...
... stress of the shelter environment – noise, odour and sight of other cats, potential aggression – is immunosuppressive. Therefore, we at the ABCD strongly recommend that a rescue shelter should be a place of last option – with attempts being made to rehome unwanted cats, and especially kittens, witho ...
zoonoses of the cat
... Epidemiology Up to 20% of cats in north-East (Canada/USA) seropositive. Cats infected from environment, ingestion of infected materials, tick bite, etc.. Human infection from direct exposure to cats or inhalation of infected materials from parturient or aborted cats. ...
... Epidemiology Up to 20% of cats in north-East (Canada/USA) seropositive. Cats infected from environment, ingestion of infected materials, tick bite, etc.. Human infection from direct exposure to cats or inhalation of infected materials from parturient or aborted cats. ...
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... always able to stretch out to rest, and placement of food, water, and litter pans was closer than ideal. Cleaning and disinfecting agents and practices also varied between shelters. Both shelters used a practice of cleaning with cat in residence, although Shelter A would at times move cats into a co ...
... always able to stretch out to rest, and placement of food, water, and litter pans was closer than ideal. Cleaning and disinfecting agents and practices also varied between shelters. Both shelters used a practice of cleaning with cat in residence, although Shelter A would at times move cats into a co ...
Mycoplasma haemofelis and Mycoplasma haemominutum detection
... was not exhibiting clinical signs. The blood from this cat was PCR positive for M. haemominutum. These findings are consistent with previous work, wherein the PCR results became negative within 12 h of initiating antibiotic therapy, and PCR positivity returned following cessation of treatment (12,13 ...
... was not exhibiting clinical signs. The blood from this cat was PCR positive for M. haemominutum. These findings are consistent with previous work, wherein the PCR results became negative within 12 h of initiating antibiotic therapy, and PCR positivity returned following cessation of treatment (12,13 ...
Knocking the Snot Out of Feline URI: Saving Shelter Cats` Lives 9/27
... Private Room: Not having a roommate slashes the risk of airborne infection: A seven-year study showed that nursing home residents in private rooms were three times less likely to catch the flu. Single occupancy means better rest, too. Canadian researchers reported that ICU patients bunking solo got ...
... Private Room: Not having a roommate slashes the risk of airborne infection: A seven-year study showed that nursing home residents in private rooms were three times less likely to catch the flu. Single occupancy means better rest, too. Canadian researchers reported that ICU patients bunking solo got ...
General Care - Diarrhea - Animal Clinic at Thorndale
... If your cat does not exhibit the clinical signs of a major cause of diarrhea, we classify it as a minor cause. A minimum number of tests are performed to rule out common causes of minor diarrhea. These may include a physical examination, fecal exam for parasites, and possibly an x-ray. For cats that ...
... If your cat does not exhibit the clinical signs of a major cause of diarrhea, we classify it as a minor cause. A minimum number of tests are performed to rule out common causes of minor diarrhea. These may include a physical examination, fecal exam for parasites, and possibly an x-ray. For cats that ...
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
... outdoors (no litter box) or who live in homes where there is only one cat. The virus enters the new host’s body through the nose and mouth. Coronavirus readily sticks to clothing and can be transported easily this way. Coronavirus also survives up to 2 weeks in cat litter dust. ...
... outdoors (no litter box) or who live in homes where there is only one cat. The virus enters the new host’s body through the nose and mouth. Coronavirus readily sticks to clothing and can be transported easily this way. Coronavirus also survives up to 2 weeks in cat litter dust. ...
ELUSIVE BACTERIUM
... 1 An Antirobe (Clindamycin) sensitive organism was involved with cases of early abortion, premature birth, low birth weight weak kittens, reluctance to go into labour, perinatal deaths and some concurrent congenital defects. 2 An Antirobe sensitive organism was involved with some kitten deaths, whic ...
... 1 An Antirobe (Clindamycin) sensitive organism was involved with cases of early abortion, premature birth, low birth weight weak kittens, reluctance to go into labour, perinatal deaths and some concurrent congenital defects. 2 An Antirobe sensitive organism was involved with some kitten deaths, whic ...
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
... the reason of why FIP is a disease that is frustrating and confusing even to veterinarians. Fever, diarrhea, weight loss, lack of appetite and jaundice can appear in both the wet and dry forms of FIP. The wet form is further characterized by an accumulation of fluid within the abdomen or chest, feve ...
... the reason of why FIP is a disease that is frustrating and confusing even to veterinarians. Fever, diarrhea, weight loss, lack of appetite and jaundice can appear in both the wet and dry forms of FIP. The wet form is further characterized by an accumulation of fluid within the abdomen or chest, feve ...
Clinical Approach to the Pruritic Cat
... be made after all dermatological causes have been eliminated and a lack of response to a therapeutic trial of corticosteroids (prednisolone 2 mg per kilogram daily for 10 to 14 days). Pemphigus foliaceus in cats is certainly uncommon but by no means rare. The presence of yellow crusts particularly o ...
... be made after all dermatological causes have been eliminated and a lack of response to a therapeutic trial of corticosteroids (prednisolone 2 mg per kilogram daily for 10 to 14 days). Pemphigus foliaceus in cats is certainly uncommon but by no means rare. The presence of yellow crusts particularly o ...
Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV)
... infected animal. Kittens under four months are particularly susceptible, after which time their resistance to FeLV gradually increases. However, this resistance can be weakened by prolonged exposure to infection or by large doses of virus – eg if a cat enters a household with a large number of infec ...
... infected animal. Kittens under four months are particularly susceptible, after which time their resistance to FeLV gradually increases. However, this resistance can be weakened by prolonged exposure to infection or by large doses of virus – eg if a cat enters a household with a large number of infec ...
Itchy cats and skin disorders
... ear cleaners or drops can upset the skin’s natural oil balance and cause or exacerbate skin disease • keep white cats and those with white ears, noses and eyelids out of the sun between 11am and 4pm during the summer months ...
... ear cleaners or drops can upset the skin’s natural oil balance and cause or exacerbate skin disease • keep white cats and those with white ears, noses and eyelids out of the sun between 11am and 4pm during the summer months ...
Feline Infectious Peritonitis - HousePaws In Home Veterinarian
... While coronaviruses in general are highly contagious, the number of exposed cats that actually contract FIP is low. In most cats, coronaviruses remain confined to the intestinal tract and will not cause FIP. It appears that a combination of virus mutation and a trigger within the cat (possibly with ...
... While coronaviruses in general are highly contagious, the number of exposed cats that actually contract FIP is low. In most cats, coronaviruses remain confined to the intestinal tract and will not cause FIP. It appears that a combination of virus mutation and a trigger within the cat (possibly with ...
SNAP Cats snapcats.org Provided by the Cornell Feline Health
... Though vaccines play an important role in controlling infectious diseases, most do not induce complete protection from disease, nor do they induce the same degree of protection in all cats. For extra protection, you should make every effort to reduce your cat's exposure to infected cats or contamina ...
... Though vaccines play an important role in controlling infectious diseases, most do not induce complete protection from disease, nor do they induce the same degree of protection in all cats. For extra protection, you should make every effort to reduce your cat's exposure to infected cats or contamina ...
the great outdoors is no place for cats
... domestic animals, and wildlife. Cats can contract this parasite from eating infected wildlife, and mother cats can pass the larvae to their kittens before birth or through milk.The kittens can develop life-threatening disease as a result. Signs of infection in pets include vomiting, loss of appetite ...
... domestic animals, and wildlife. Cats can contract this parasite from eating infected wildlife, and mother cats can pass the larvae to their kittens before birth or through milk.The kittens can develop life-threatening disease as a result. Signs of infection in pets include vomiting, loss of appetite ...
Zoonotic Diseases
... eradication of feral cats, history has shown us the important role cats have played in preventing the spread of disease. For instance, during the 14th century, the bubonic plague, or the Black Death, took the lives of 25 million people living throughout Europe. For hundreds of years prior to the pla ...
... eradication of feral cats, history has shown us the important role cats have played in preventing the spread of disease. For instance, during the 14th century, the bubonic plague, or the Black Death, took the lives of 25 million people living throughout Europe. For hundreds of years prior to the pla ...
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
... Although some wild cats can get FIV, there is no evidence that this disease is transmissible to any other species besides felines. Although it can affect cats of any age or sex, this disease is most commonly seen in intact adult male cats who are more likely to engage in fighting that leads to bite ...
... Although some wild cats can get FIV, there is no evidence that this disease is transmissible to any other species besides felines. Although it can affect cats of any age or sex, this disease is most commonly seen in intact adult male cats who are more likely to engage in fighting that leads to bite ...
Feline infectious peritonitis – FIP and feline coronavirus – FCoV
... FIP died. However, make sure that you disinfect the areas where most virus would occur: the litter trays. Clean these carefully, soak them for 15–30 minutes in a mixture of Domestos or Milton and water, and rinse Dry FIP: Where there is no fluid in the them thoroughly. abdomen, there are usually som ...
... FIP died. However, make sure that you disinfect the areas where most virus would occur: the litter trays. Clean these carefully, soak them for 15–30 minutes in a mixture of Domestos or Milton and water, and rinse Dry FIP: Where there is no fluid in the them thoroughly. abdomen, there are usually som ...
FIV Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
... Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, or FIV, is often referred to as Feline AIDS. FIV causes a potentially fatal viral disease that interferes with the immune system of a cat. The virus lives in the blood of the infected cat and is carried in its system throughout its life. Cats infected with FIV may rema ...
... Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, or FIV, is often referred to as Feline AIDS. FIV causes a potentially fatal viral disease that interferes with the immune system of a cat. The virus lives in the blood of the infected cat and is carried in its system throughout its life. Cats infected with FIV may rema ...
Cat Illnesses and Remedies Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) Feline
... Diseases of the lower urinary tract occur frequently in cats, and more often in males than females. They affect the bladder and/or the urethra (the tube that the urine flows through from the bladder on its way out of the body). In male cats, this condition can become an obstructed urinary tract, whi ...
... Diseases of the lower urinary tract occur frequently in cats, and more often in males than females. They affect the bladder and/or the urethra (the tube that the urine flows through from the bladder on its way out of the body). In male cats, this condition can become an obstructed urinary tract, whi ...
Ship's cat

The ship's cat has been a common feature on many trading, exploration, and naval ships, and dates back to ancient times. Cats have been carried on ships for many reasons, the most important being to catch mice and rats. These rodents aboard a ship can cause damage to ropes, woodwork and eventually as technology progressed, electrical wiring. Also, rodents threatened the stores the ship carried. Rodents may devour the foodstuff carried to feed the crew, and could cause economic damage if the ship was carrying grain or similar substances as part of its cargo. Rats and mice were also sources of disease, which is dangerous for ships that are at sea for long periods of time. For example, rat fleas are carriers of plague and it is believed rats on ships were one of the main spreaders of the Black Death.Cats naturally attack and kill these rodents. The natural ability of cats to adapt to new surroundings made them suitable for service on a ship. They also offered companionship and a sense of home, security and camaraderie to sailors who could be away from home for long periods, especially in times of war.