Help ensure a healthy life for your cat by learning to identify and understand a variety of feline illnesses and their warning signs. Fortunately, most cat diseases are not life-threatening and may need only a veterinary visit to treat the problem. This information is not intended to replace your cat's annual visit to the veterinarian or to substitute for veterinary care.

Feline Distemper

Also called panleukopenia, feline distemper is a deadly disease that mostly affects kittens. It's a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air, by contact with infected animals or even contact with places where infected animals have been. Distemper afflicts the intestinal tract and causes diarrhea, vomiting and severe dehydration, along with fever and depression.

Minimize the risk of disease by following a vaccination schedule. Consult your veterinarian for the appropriate treatment.

Feline Leukemia Virus Associated Disease (FeLV)

FeLV can be associated with many disorders. Cats may even be infected with FeLV and show no symptoms for many years. Symptoms vary from case to case.

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