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Panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper, is caused by a virus. This disease affects both cats and kittens. Symptoms include listlessness, lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and blood in the stool.

URI, Upper Respiratory Infections, is a group of viral and bacterial diseases of the upper respiratory system with cold-like symptoms. Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Feline Calicivirus and Pneumonitis are included in the group. These diseases are highly infectious and contagious.

Feline Leukemia is a deadly disease caused by a virus that inhibits the immune system. Various types of cancers and other chronic, debilitating diseases develop in association with this virus. It is transmitted from cat to cat via urine, saliva, and other body fluids.

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is caused by a coronavirus and does not produce signs of disease for months or even years after infection. FIP typically affects cats between six months and five years with signs including fever, weight loss, appetite loss, and depression. Fluid may accumulate in the chest and the abdomen. The kidneys and central nervous system can also be affected. This disease is fatal.

Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system. The virus is shed in saliva and is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal. Rabies is transmissible to humans and by law animals must be vaccinated.

KITTEN MEDICAL SCHEDULE:

6 Weeks: Initial Exam
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia, Fecal, Dewormer

9 Weeks: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Panleukopenia, Calici, Chlamydia, Feline Leukemia, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (for outdoor cats), FIV/Felv Test. Dewormer, Heartworm Preventative, Flea and Tick Control

12 Weeks: (same as 9 weeks)

16 Weeks: Rabies, Feline Infectious Peritonitis Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, Fecal

19 Weeks: Feline Infectious Peritonitis