Feline Vaccines

Rabies-   Of all animal diseases, rabies is probably the most feared.  The rabies virus attacks the brain and is always fatal.  Most pets are exposed to rabies by bites from wild animals which can then be transmitted to humans through the bite or scratch of an infected pet.  Vaccination of all dogs and cats is the most effective means of control.

Feline Panleukopenia-  Feline Panleukopenia, sometimes called “feline distemper”, causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration.  It is the most widespread disease of cats and causes high death loss especially among kittens.  The disease is caused by a virus and is highly contagious.

Feline Rhinotracheitis-   Also known as “herpes virus,” Rhinotracheitis infection is a widespread respiratory disease caused by a virus.  It is most severe in small kittens and can cause profuse discharge from the eyes and nose.

Feline Calicivirus-  Calicivirus infection causes a variety of symptoms including fever, excess salivation, and mouth or tongue ulcers.  It is usually less fatal than rhinotracheitis or panleukopenia.

Feline Leukemia-  Feline Leukemia, caused by a virus, can lead to depression of the immune system, tumor growth nearly anywhere in the body, as well as a variety of other symptoms.  Infected cats are unable to resist other diseases and may die from associated infections.  Testing for the disease is recommended prior to initiating a vaccination program.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus-  FIV is a fatal viral infection that interferes with the immune system of a cat.  The virus lives in the blood of an infected cat and is carried in their system throughout their life.  Infected cats are unable to resist other diseases and often die from associated infections.