Monday, April 19, 2010

:: Cat infectious diseases ::

Salam.. Just additional explanation on FIP/FIV/FeLV.. For those yang bela kucing.. Protect your pet from strangers ya!!

Many outdoor cats can contract infections and diseases due to a environmental conditions and contact with other infected cats. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV or FLeuk) and Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) are three common viruses that cats can contract. None of these viruses can be transmitted to humans or any other animals besides cats.

Currently, many of these medical conditions are not well understood and while an infected cat may become ill, many such cats survive for many years. In a safe, indoor environment, with good nutrition and care, these cats often have a good chance of leading a long, good quality life.

It is recommended that infected cats be kept as "only" cats, or with other cats carrying the same disease. This helps prevent spread of the virus (and possible illness) to other cats that are not already infected.

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