The feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) infection is a complex retrovirus that causes immunodeficiency disease in domestic cats. (homehealth-uk.com)
Although these diseases are in the same retrovirus family and cause many similar secondary conditions FeLV and FIV are different diseases, so it is important to determine which virus (if any) your cat has. (homehealth-uk.com)
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV), a retrovirus. (wikipedia.org)
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that infects cells of the immune system, destroying or impairing their function. (frenovobio.com)
Infections7
Whilst most infected cats do not show symptoms, they are prone to developing other infections and certain types of cancer. (homehealth-uk.com)
The virus commonly causes anaemia or lymphoma, but because it suppresses the immune system, it can also predispose cats to deadly infections. (homehealth-uk.com)
It is recommended to keep infected cats indoors as much as possible, because they will be more vulnerable to contracting other infections due to their weakened immune systems. (homehealth-uk.com)
Most infections with this organism occur in compromised hosts. (medscape.com)
If the recurrent infections have been occurring since early in life, the possibility of a primary immunodeficiency is high. (dvm360.com)
Causes of uveitis include infections such as feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) and tick-borne ehrlichiosis, tumors, immune-mediated conditions, eye trauma, toxins and eye irritants. (vin.com)
Causes of optic neuritis include such infections as distemper in dogs and cryptococcosis, a systemic fungal infection, in cats. (vin.com)
AIDS3
FIV is similar to HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus) and causes a feline disease that is similar to AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). (homehealth-uk.com)
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome it is the name given when people with HIV go on to develop one of a number of rare illnesses or cancers because their immune system is weakened. (homehealth-uk.com)
FeLV2
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a disease that impairs the cat's immune system and causes certain types of cancer. (homehealth-uk.com)
FeLV is usually contracted from cat-to-cat transmission (e.g. bites, close contact, grooming, and sharing dishes or litter pans). (homehealth-uk.com)
Infects1
However, FIV is a highly species-specific virus that infects only felines. (homehealth-uk.com)
Hypertrophic1
Familial renal disease is inherited in Abyssinians and Persians Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Heart valve dysplasia Heterochromia Luxating patella Portosystemic shunt. (wikipedia.org)
On rare occasions infection is transmitted from an infected mother cat to her kittens, usually during passage through the birth canal or when the newborn kittens ingest infected milk. (homehealth-uk.com)
This virus infection is second only to trauma as the leading cause of death in cats, killing 85% of persistently infected felines within three years of diagnosis. (homehealth-uk.com)
The most commonly recommended viruses to vaccinate cats against are: Feline herpesvirus1 (FHV-1), a viral cause of feline viral rhinotracheitis, a respiratory infection of cats. (wikipedia.org)
Feline calicivirus (FCV), a common viral cause of respiratory infection in cats. (wikipedia.org)
Pseudomonal infection, as described by Pollack, occurs in 3 stages: (1) bacterial attachment and colonization, followed by (2) local invasion and (3) dissemination and systemic disease. (medscape.com)
Most people who are infected with the virus will experience a short flu like illness, this occurs around 2-6 weeks after infection and can last for 1-2 weeks. (homehealth-uk.com)
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Kittens1
Kittens are much more susceptible to the virus, as are males and cats that have outdoor access. (homehealth-uk.com)
Large and giant breeds are most commonly affected, but it also occurs in smaller breed dogs and cats as well. (vin.com)
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Recurrent1
Diabetes Feline hyperaldosteronism Feline hyperthyroidism Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. (wikipedia.org)
Infectious Diseases2
Certain infectious diseases are a concern from a public health standpoint because they are a Feline zoonosis and transmittable to human. (wikipedia.org)
While most feline infectious diseases affect only cats, and most human infectious diseases affect only humans, it is important to be aware that some of these diseases-called zoonotic diseases-can be transmitted between cats and people. (snapcats.org)
Genetic2
Viruses for which there are no vaccines: Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), a lentivirus and genetic relative of HIV. (wikipedia.org)
Depending upon the age of the patient and the age of onset, the problem may be genetic (primary immunodeficiency) or acquired. (dvm360.com)
Symptoms3
What are the symptoms of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus? (homehealth-uk.com)
An FIV-infected cat may not show any symptoms for years. (homehealth-uk.com)
Once symptoms do develop, however, they may continually progress, or a cat may show signs of sickness interspersed with health for years. (homehealth-uk.com)
Stomatitis1
Feline Stomatitis is also called Lymphocyte Plasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis (LPGS). (chagrinfallspetclinic.com)
Taurine-deficient1
Some cats may develop taurine-deficient DCM, although this has become rare as taurine is now added to virtually all quality cat foods (see Feline Cardiomyopathy ). (vin.com)
Sudden1
Sudden death usually occurs when this fast rate degenerates into ventricular fibrillation (cardiac arrest). (vin.com)
Humans3
Heartworm Hookworm Roundworm Toxoplasma gondii Cytauxzoon felis Domestic cats are affected by over 250 naturally occurring hereditary disorders, many of which are similar to those in humans, such as diabetes, hemophilia and Tay-Sachs disease. (wikipedia.org)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization reportedly occurs in more than 50% of humans, and P aeruginosa is the most common pseudomonal species. (medscape.com)
You are much more likely to contract ailments from other humans than you are from your cat. (snapcats.org)
These cats are negative for Feline Leukemia and Immunodeficiency Virus and the diet is not a factor. (chagrinfallspetclinic.com)
If cats are positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, certain medications may provide temporary relief. (chagrinfallspetclinic.com)
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus it is a virus that attacks the cells in your immune system. (homehealth-uk.com)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus is not a strong virus and so doesn't survive outside the body for long, this is why it is not possible for the virus to be contracted through touching, hugging, sharing cutlery, insect bites , toilet seats or eating food that has been prepared by a person with HIV. (homehealth-uk.com)
Dogs and Cats4
There are many potential causes of blindness in dogs and cats. (vin.com)
Some of the more common causes of blindness in dogs and cats include the following. (vin.com)
Dogs and cats affected by this condition generally end up with partial or complete blindness. (vin.com)
While both dogs and cats can get heart disease, dogs are more prone to developing structural abnormalities of their heart valves whereas cats are more prone to developing abnormalities of the heart muscle itself. (inopets.com)
Domestic1
The health of domestic cats is a well studied area in veterinary medicine. (wikipedia.org)
Disease10
Feline asthma Feline hepatic lipidosis also known as Feline Fatty Liver Syndrome, is one of the most common forms of liver disease of cats. (wikipedia.org)
The disease begins when the cat stops eating from a loss of appetite, forcing the liver to convert body fat into usable energy. (wikipedia.org)
Feline lower urinary tract disease is a term that is used to cover many problems of the feline urinary tract, including stones and cystitis. (wikipedia.org)
It is a common disease in adult cats, though it can strike in young cats too. (wikipedia.org)
However, simple precautions, common sense, and good hygiene, including careful handling of litter boxes and treating cats with fleas and other parasites, can further reduce the risk of zoonotic disease. (snapcats.org)
Transmission of a zoonotic disease can potentially occur when a person comes into direct contact with secretions or excretions-such as saliva or feces-from an infected cat. (snapcats.org)
PRA is an inherited disease that occurs in dogs and more rarely in cats. (vin.com)
This syndrome is a disease in dogs in which the retina rapidly and irreversibly deteriorates, leading to blindness within days to months. (vin.com)
Heart disease is a collective term encompassing a wide range of conditions, which can be either congenital (present at birth) or acquired. (inopets.com)
Heart2
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the more common acquired heart diseases in dogs. (vin.com)
It occurs when the heart valves, which control blood flow between the chambers of the heart, become thickened and inflexible. (inopets.com)
Sacs1
Feline acne Feline eosinophilic granuloma Flea allergy dermatitis Miliary dermatitis (feline eczema) Mange Nutritional skin disorders Bladder cancer Bone cancer Intestinal cancer Liver cancer Lymphoma in animals Mammary tumor Mast cell tumor Nose cancer Skin cancer Soft tissue sarcoma Stomach cancer Anal sacs impaction Cerebellar hypoplasia is a disorder found in cats and dogs in which the cerebellum is not completely mature at birth. (wikipedia.org)
Diagnosis1
However, the prognosis and life expectancy is significantly enhanced by regular Vet check-ups and careful health management of infected cats, so early diagnosis is vital. (homehealth-uk.com)
Rare1
Epilepsy in cats is rare likely because there is no hereditary component to epilepsy in cats. (wikipedia.org)
Problems1
Allergic dermatitis is one of the most common allergy-related health problems in dogs, though cats can be affected as well. (gulfanimalhospital.com)
Blood1
The tiny microscopic areas of the lung where the actual exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide into and out of the blood occurs. (midvalleyanimalclinic.com)
See: Global spread of H5N1#Felidae (cats) Chlamydia felis Ringworm Cryptococcus Malassezia pachydermatis Veterinary parasitology studies both external and internal parasites in animals. (wikipedia.org)
Although less common, DCM affecting the right ventricle can also occur. (vin.com)
Older1
The term feline urologic syndrome is an older term which is still sometimes used for this condition. (wikipedia.org)
Condition1
Feline odontoclastic resorptive lesion Feline spongiform encephalopathy Polyneuropathy Pyometra Uterine unicornis a condition in which the female cat is missing a uterine horn. (wikipedia.org)
Products1
Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic is operated by Veterinarian & Pet Celebrity Dr. Carol Osborne, the Integrative Pet Wellness Center offers traditional & natural alternative pet health products & therapies for dogs & cats. (chagrinfallspetclinic.com)
Most of these diseases can spread from cat to cat via airborne pathogens or through direct or indirect contact, while others require a vector such as a tick or mosquito. (wikipedia.org)