Feline Diseases

What is FHV-1 and how is it spread?

FHV-1 or Feline Herpesvirus is a common virus that causes respiratory infections in cats. Cats can catch it from other infected cats or contaminated objects.

What is FCV and how is it spread?

FCV or Feline Calicivirus is a common virus that causes respiratory and oral infections in cats. It spreads from other infected cats or contaminated objects.

What is Feline Panleukopenia virus and how is it spread?

Feline Panleukopenia (FPV) is a serious virus that affects a cats digestive system and immune system. It spreads from infected poop vomit or saliva of sick cats and is especially dangerous for kittens.

What is Rabies and how is it spread?

Rabies is the same deadly virus that affects dogs but in cats. It spreads through the bite of an infected animal and is almost always fatal.

What is FeLV and how is it spread?

FeLV is feline leukemia is a virus that weakens a cats immune system making them susceptible to secondary infections, anemia and cancer. It spreads through close contact and shared bowls. It is often fatal, but some cats can live for years with the disease.

What does the FVRCP vaccine cover and why is it recommended for all cats including indoor only pets?

FVRCP a core feline vaccine that protects against three highly contagious and potentially fatal viral diseases: feline viral rhinotracheitis (FHV-1), calicivirus, and panleukopenia (feline distemper. Veterinarians recommend it for all cats, even indoor-only pets, as the viruses can survive in the environment and be brought inside on clothing or shoes