The 7 Most Common Viruses and Diseases in Cats

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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

Infected cats may spread FIV via body fluids and excretions. FIV, like HIV in people, suppresses a cat's immune system, making it vulnerable to infections and other disorders.

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Feline Leukemia Virus

Feline Leukemia (FeLV), one of the most frequent infectious illnesses in cats, is worse than FIV. FeLV is a retrovirus that cats may spread by saliva or nasal secretions.

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Feline Parvovirus (FPV)

Feline Parvovirus (FPV), commonly known as feline panleukopenia virus or feline distemper, causes depression, lethargy, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea when transferred to the mouth

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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Diseases

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) affects the bladder and urethra. FLUTD cats have difficulty and discomfort urinating, increased frequency, blood in the urine

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Eye infections

Symptoms include eye corner gunk, squinting, pawing, watery eyes, tear-stained fur, and more. Preventing blindness requires prompt veterinary diagnosis of your cat's eye illness.

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Parasites

Shampoos and drugs help identify and treat fleas, a frequent feline health issue. Constant scratching, redness, irritation, fur loss, and skin infections are signs.

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Cancer

Cat lymphosarcoma (LSA) is a frequent malignancy. Lymphocyte and lymphoid cancer. The lymph nodes, spleen, liver, bone marrow, and GI tract include this tissue.