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A male cat is called a Tom
and a female cat is called
a Molly or a Queen.
FAST FACT
KITTER WOOD PELLET LITTER
"Best kitty litter
I have ever used!
Wow. Recently
discovered this litter
after using Ozpet
and Catmate (which
are pretty good) but
Kitter is levels above
the other two pellet
litters. Australian
made, highly absorbent,
great smell, no dust
and no tracking.
When used with a
sieve tray is so economical and need only be
completely changed over once every week or
two. I live in a small cottage without a laundry
so the litter tray is in my small bathroom
and there is absolutely no smell in my home
whatsoever. I will never use any other litter."
- Ayesha
vet-n-pet DIRECT customer
FELINE LEUKAEMIA VIRUS (FeLV)
Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) is a contagious
virus that inhibits the cats immune system
making them susceptible to infections and/
or other diseases such as anaemia, cancer
or reproductive issues. It is not cancer, it is a
virus but it can be the underlying cause for
the development of some cancers.
FeLV is a highly contagious virus but it does
not survive for long out of the body. It is
transmitted through contact with infected
cats bodily fluids such as tears, saliva, blood,
urine, faeces, in utero or through the milk.
Infection can occur through bites, scratches,
mutual grooming, sharing feeding equipment
or through contaminated litter trays.
Signs and symptoms of FeLV include
depression, loss of appetite, weight loss,
vomiting, diarrhoea and anaemia. There is no
treatment for FeLV only supportive care for
the symptoms and secondary illnesses that
may occur. A cat can live a happy life for a
number of years after initial infection however
it will shorten their lifespan and eventually be
the underlying cause of death.
Feline Leukaemia Virus can be prevented
through vaccinations that all kittens and cats
should receive. Vaccinations are not 100%
protective and therefore keeping infected
cats indoors and separated is important to
reduce the risk of spread.
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