Companion Animals- Cats

Viral disease Upper respiratory infection Clinical signs: fever, nasal discharge, sneezing, ulceration of mouth

Highly contagious feline disease DIRECT CONTACT or fomites Clinical Signs: depression, loss of appetite, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, hanging over water dish,

BACTERIAL infection Upper respiratory disease Clinical signs: similar to others, conjunctivitis Non-core vaccine: cattery situation, multiple cat household

RETROVIRUS In-utero infection or milk kittens Long term close contact NO CURE

Anemia Unable to shake normal infection Lymphoma, skin allergies, gingivitis, chronic URI

Immune-suppression Lymphoid and myeloid tumors Anemia Infertility Enteritis

ELISA test for FeLV antigen

Infected cats are persistently viremic Isolate Minimize risk of infection to other cats Prevent development of other diseases in infected cat

Test first Intended to prevent persistent viremia 2 doses 3 wks apart, yearly booster

Lentivirus similar to HIV

Age Gender Illness Time spent outdoor

Deep penetrating bite wounds Mother to offspring Blood transfusions

Stage 1: asymptomatic Stage 2: asymptomatic, last years Stage 3: weak immune system, does not contain tumors

ELISA Prognosis: dies within 5 yrs NO TREATMENT Supportive, antibiotics-antifungals, interferon

Unable to urinate Strains Increased frequency Blood in urine Calculi form mineral deposits in urine

High Mg diets BACTERIAL infection of urinary tract Immature urinary tract Early neutering

Resolve obstruction Antibiotics Ph

Progressive loss of functional renal tissue Risk factors: older, no sex predilection, tumors, chronic obstruction

Early- vomiting, polyuria, polydipsia Later- weight loss, anorexia, oral ulcer, dehydration, vomiting Terminal-coma, convulsions, death, pale mm, loose teeth, pathological fractures

Physical- oral ulcers, weight loss, kidney shape Blood work-increased BUN Urine Analysis- diluted urine (1.008-1.034) Radiographs, ultrasound, renal function tests, urine culture and renal biopsy

Early-low protein diet and low sodium As needed- phosphate binders, B vitamins, fluids, anabolic steroids, antibodies Renal transplant

PARASITE Lone star tick and dog tick Seasonal

Incubation 5-14 days Depression, lethargy and anorexia Fever and dehydration Death in 2-3 days without treatment

Lab work- decreased WBC, platelets, RBC Increased liver enzymes and Albumin Demonstratin of parasite in blood PCR