What Is Fever Coat in Cats? A Vet Explains
Fever coat is an unusual phenomenon where kittens are born with a lighter-colored coat than expected. This is usually a distinctive silver or gray but can also be red or cream. Kittens with fever coat...
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Fever coat is an unusual phenomenon where kittens are born with a lighter-colored coat than expected. This is usually a distinctive silver or gray but can also be red or cream. Kittens with fever coat...
Feline leukemia, also known as FeLV, is a common disease that affects 1-2% of the global cat population, and anywhere from 2-3% of all cats in the United States. How Is FeLV Transmitted? FeLV is...
Cats don’t exactly get the common cold, but they definitely have their fair share of respiratory diseases, which can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. Feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), also known as feline herpesvirus,...
Feline obesity is a big problem (pun certainly intended). It’s so big that 30-45% of cats in the United States are obese, defined as 20% above ideal body weight. As a nutritional disease, obesity has...
Feline leukemia is also known as cat leukemia, with “leukemia” being spelled as “leukaemia” in some parts of the world. This is a serious and life threatening viral disease, and vaccinating young cats, in particular,...
Many cat owners will have heard about Feline Leukemia, a common disease caused by a feline leukemia virus infection. But many carers may not be clear about what it is, how it can pose a...
In this article, we'll delve into the world of Feline Injection Site Sarcomas (FISS), a rare but concerning aspect of feline health. These tumors can develop at vaccination sites, emphasizing the significance of precise vaccination...
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a complex, serious, and until very recently, it was always ultimately a fatal disease of cats. FIP is caused by a biotype of Feline Coronavirus (FCoV), called Feline Infectious Peritonitis...
Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) (also known as Feline Interstitial Cystitis) is the most common cause of feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). This article aims to give a detailed explanation of this problem, helping cat...
What Is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)? FIV virus, is the abbreviation for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. This is the pathogen which causes Feline AIDS, which is the abbreviation for Feline Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. There are...