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Cat Health News Articles
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| Posted: 9th August 2004 |
| Feline Diseases 1 |
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This presentation of diseases of cats is a simple overview and is nowhere near complete nor meant to be a substitute for personal contact with a veterinarianIf you have specific questions about your cat's health, be sure to call your veterinarian right away.
A note regarding vaccines: Once an animal is affected by a disease, vaccines are essentially worthlessVaccines need to be administered well in advance of an exposure to a specific diseaseTime is required for the animal to mount an immune response to the vaccine so that if exposure to the real virus occurs, the animal’s immune defenses are primed and ready to destroy the invaderThink of vaccinations as you would insurance... your pet might never actually need them, but if it does, the vaccine needs to have been administered prior to exposure for their benefits to be achievedVaccines have prevented incalculable numbers of cases of disease in man and animals and are a true milestone in the evolution of human intelligence
RABIES: A fatal viral disease spread by the saliva of an infected warm blooded animal, rabies can be prevented in cats by the use of proper vaccinesHowever, once the rabies virus is present within the animal it spreads through the nerve tissue and eventually affects the brain in such a severe manner that the cat will become highly agitated and possibly aggressiveIn other cases the cat will become very depressed and withdrawn. More common in feral or free roaming cats, Rabies exposure always presents a serious public health hazardEven indoor cats have potential for contracting Rabies if there happens to be the opportunity for bats to get into the homeBats, foxes, raccoons, coyotes and skunks rank high in the number of Rabies cases diagnosed in free roaming animalsCats are natural hunters and will seek out small animals such as batsAlways contact your veterinarian and physician if you are bitten by any animalAnd keeping you feline friend up to date on Rabies vaccine provides you with a safety buffer between your cat and potential outdoor carriers of Rabies virus. |
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