20 Common Feline Infections and Illnesses

    Cats are designed by nature to conceal their weaknesses from predators. This built-in protection mechanism may help in the wild, but is a possible detriment when a cat is hiding something that should be treated by a veterinarian.

    Below is a list of some feline infections and illnesses. Properly vaccinating and making sure your cat leads a healthy lifestyle can prevent some from affecting your feline, others can be managed with proper treatment. Your veterinarian will help you with the appropriate steps to take to protect and treat your cat against these infections and illnesses. Your feline’s health, age and lifestyle are all factors in determining the appropriate protocol.
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    Show details for Calicivirus (FCV)Calicivirus (FCV)
    Show details for ChlamydiosisChlamydiosis
    Show details for Degenerative Joint DiseaseDegenerative Joint Disease
    Show details for Dental DiseaseDental Disease
    Show details for Diabetes MellitusDiabetes Mellitus
    Show details for Feline BordetellosisFeline Bordetellosis
    Show details for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
    Show details for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
    Show details for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
    Show details for Gastrointestinal ParasitesGastrointestinal Parasites
        Show details for GiardiasisGiardiasis
        Show details for Roundworms and hookwormsRoundworms and hookworms
        Show details for ToxoplasmosisToxoplasmosis
    Show details for HyperthyroidismHyperthyroidism
    Show details for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    Show details for Lower Urinary Tract DiseaseLower Urinary Tract Disease
    Show details for PanleukopeniaPanleukopenia
    Show details for RabiesRabies
    Show details for Renal DiseaseRenal Disease
    Show details for Rhinotracheitis (FVR)Rhinotracheitis (FVR)
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