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A feline zoonosis is a viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoan, nematode or arthropod infection that can be transmitted to humans from the domesticated cat, Felis catus.Some of these diseases are reemerging and newly emerging infections or infestations caused by zoonotic pathogens transmitted by cats.
Cats develop a high fever, but the temperature may become low before death. Other clinical findings can be: dehydration , icterus ( jaundice ), enlarged liver and spleen, lymphadenopathy , pale mucous membranes, respiratory distress , tachycardia or bradycardia , and tick infestation (although ticks are not often found on infected cats since ...
Cat flu is the common name for a feline upper respiratory disease, which can be caused by one or more possible pathogens: Feline herpes virus, causing feline viral rhinotracheitis (cat common cold; this is the disease most associated with the "cat flu" misnomer), Feline calicivirus, Bordetella bronchiseptica (cat kennel cough), or
Avian influenza in cats; Bladder cancer in cats and dogs; Bone cancer in cats and dogs; Cancer in cats; Cat worm infections; Cat flu, an upper respiratory tract infection, caused by: Bordetella bronchiseptica [3] Chlamydophila felis; Feline calicivirus [4] Feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR) [4] FHV-1 [4] Cat-scratch disease; Cat skin disorders
Allergies to cats, a type of animal allergy, are one of the most common allergies experienced by humans.Among the eight known cat allergens, the most prominent allergen is secretoglobin Fel d 1, which is produced in the anal glands, salivary glands, and, mainly, in sebaceous glands of cats, and is ubiquitous in the United States, even in households without cats. [1]
Keeps the cat’s fur clean: With their rough tongues, cats effectively remove dirt, debris, and loose hair (hello, hairballs!). Keeps the skin healthy: By grooming, cats maintain their skin ...
FVR has a two- to five-day incubation period. [3] The virus is shed for one to three weeks postinfection. [4] Latently infected cats (carriers) will shed FHV-1 intermittently for life, with the virus persisting within the trigeminal ganglion. Stress and use of corticosteroids precipitate shedding. Most disinfectants, antiseptics and detergents ...
Cat-scratch disease is caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae which is believed to be spread by the cat's saliva. [2] Young cats pose a greater risk than older cats. [3] Occasionally dog scratches or bites may be involved. [3] Diagnosis is generally based on symptoms. [3] Confirmation is possible by blood tests. [3] The primary treatment ...