DISEASES OF CATS

Feline PanleukopeniaCat distemper caused by a parvovirus or DNA virus

Affects cats less than 16 weeks75% death rate

Symptoms: Depression, loss of appetite, high fever, lethargy,

vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Feline Herpesvirus (FHV)Respiratory virus infection caused by a DNA virusTransmitted by discharge from nose, eyes and throat

Symptoms: Depression, sneezing and coughing, severe eye and

nasal discharges, fever and mouth ulcers

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)Caused by coronavirus that leads to organ failure

Symptoms: Fever, refusal to eat, depression and weight loss

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Feline Enteric CoronavirusCaused by ingestion of contaminated fecesAffects kittens 4-12 weeks of ageSymptoms:

Fever, vomiting, soft or watery diarrhea, blood in the feces and dehydration

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Feline Urologic Syndrome (FUS) Feline lower urinary tract disease Symptoms:

Mild inflammation to blockage of the urethra, uremic poisoning, and death

Caused by: Improper diet

High levels of magnesium and phosphorousLow water intake

Salt concentrates in urineVirus

NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Wet eyeExcessive tear production

Blockage of drainage canals causing tears to overflow at the inner corner of the eyes

NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES

ToxoplasmosisInfection of single-celled protozoan parasite, Toxoplasm gondii

Contracted from eating raw meat or fecesSymptoms:

Fever, jaundice and difficulty moving may result

INTERNAL PARASITES

Ascarids (Round Worms)Transmitted to kittens from the milk of infected mother cat

Symptoms:Pot-bellied appearance

INTERNAL PARASITES

Hookworms Transmitted from contaminated food or water, or when larvae penetrates the skin

Symptoms:Dark-colored feces and anemia

INTERNAL PARASITES

TapewormRequire a host other than the cat for development. Fleas, rats or mice

INTERNAL PARASITES