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www.vetnpetdirect.com.au | 9 Feline Infectious Enteritis - also known as Feline Parvovirus or Feline Panleukopenia is a highly contagious virus with kittens under 6 months being the most susceptible. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, dehydration and/or severe abdominal pain. Feline Respiratory Diseases (Cat Flu) - can be caused by Feline Calicivirus (FCV) or Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR) and can be easily spread through sneezing or coughing. Signs include sneezing, coughing, nasal discharge, runny eyes, conjunctivitis and/or ulcers on the tongue. Many cats contract Cat Flu and then can become carriers to further spread the disease. The Cat Flu may be latent (dormant) in their body and at times of stress or illness can then flare up. Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) - kittens are the most susceptible and it is transmitted through tears, saliva, urine, faeces or through the use of a contaminated litter tray, feeding equipment or during mutual grooming. Infected cats can pass on FeLV for years after originally contracting the virus and many will remain infected for their entire life. Signs and symptoms include depression, loss of appetite, weight loss, vomiting, diarrhoea and anemia. Dogs and cats should be vaccinated regardless of whether or not they go outside, visit kennels or catteries, play in parks or even if they don't come in direct contact with other animals. Dogs and cats are generally social animals and it is very easy for them to contract diseases. Highly contagious diseases can be transmitted by direct contact with an infected animal or the infected animal's faeces/urine, or they can even pick it up just walking and sniffing in an area that an infected animal has been. Many of these diseases can survive in the environment for months and infected animals can continue to be carriers even after symptoms have subsided. It is also possible for people to transfer diseases to their pets by walking through an infected area or patting an infected animal and then going home to their own pets. Speak to your vet about the right vaccination program for your pet and help prevent them from falling victim to these terrible diseases by keeping their vaccinations up to date. · · · prevention is always best

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