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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
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