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Vaccinations
At The Scaredy Cat Hospital, we tailor a vaccination program to each individual cat. Unlike other hospitals, we do not vaccinate every cat with every vaccine!
Many serious infectious diseases of cats can be controlled by vaccination. With over 20 million pet cats in the U.S., your cat is quite likely to come in contact with an infectious disease at one time or another. Even indoor cats can be exposed to viral diseases carried in the air, in dust, or on clothing. Vaccination is inexpensive protection against costly treatment, or even the premature death of your cat!
Feline Panleukopenia
Known as "cat distemper", this is a highly contagious and often fatal disease in young cats. It is easily transmitted from cat to cat. Signs include depression, loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Feline Respiratory Diseases Include Several Different Infectious Agents
They are all highly contagious and are widespread. High death rates occur in young cats and "old" cats. Signs of these diseases include sneezing, fever, nasal discharges, runny nose, coughing, Conjunctivitis (eyelid infections), mouth ulcers, and general depression. These diseases include: Rhinotracheitis, Calici Virus and Chlamydia.
Feline Leukemia
Unknown 20 years ago, but is now considered to be the leading cause of death in cats. It is a cancer-causing virus that often suppresses the ability to fight other infections. Kittens can be born with the virus. Cats can have the leukemia virus for years before showing signs of the disease. Feline Leukemia is not transmissible to humans or dogs. There is no successful treatment once signs develop! It is advisable to have a negative FELV test is prior to vaccinating.
Feline AIDS (FIV)
This vaccination will be available July of 2002. Cat's will need a negative FIV test prior to being vaccinated.
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
A progressive and fatal disease. It is now said to be the Number 2 killer of cats in the U.S. Many infected cats also harbor Feline Leukemia. Signs include loss of weight, labored breathing, enlarged abdomen, and generalized illness. There is no successful treatment once signs appear! This vaccination is not recommended by the American Association of Feline Practitioners currently.
Rabies
A fatal viral infection of the nervous system that attacks all warm-blooded animals, including humans. Cats have outnumbered dogs in reported cases since 1981. Rabies is a public health hazard and personal risk to you. It is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. Even indoor cats may be infected through contact with a carrier in a basement, garage or attic. There is no cure! Vaccination is very important for your safety, as well as the safety of your pet.
At The Scaredy Cat Hospital, we tailor a vaccination program to each individual cat. Unlike other hospitals, we do not vaccinate every cat with every vaccine!
Many serious infectious diseases of cats can be controlled by vaccination. With over 20 million pet cats in the U.S., your cat is quite likely to come in contact with an infectious disease at one time or another. Even indoor cats can be exposed to viral diseases carried in the air, in dust, or on clothing. Vaccination is inexpensive protection against costly treatment, or even the premature death of your cat!
Feline Panleukopenia
Known as "cat distemper", this is a highly contagious and often fatal disease in young cats. It is easily transmitted from cat to cat. Signs include depression, loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Feline Respiratory Diseases Include Several Different Infectious Agents
They are all highly contagious and are widespread. High death rates occur in young cats and "old" cats. Signs of these diseases include sneezing, fever, nasal discharges, runny nose, coughing, Conjunctivitis (eyelid infections), mouth ulcers, and general depression. These diseases include: Rhinotracheitis, Calici Virus and Chlamydia.
Feline Leukemia
Unknown 20 years ago, but is now considered to be the leading cause of death in cats. It is a cancer-causing virus that often suppresses the ability to fight other infections. Kittens can be born with the virus. Cats can have the leukemia virus for years before showing signs of the disease. Feline Leukemia is not transmissible to humans or dogs. There is no successful treatment once signs develop! It is advisable to have a negative FELV test is prior to vaccinating.
Feline AIDS (FIV)
This vaccination will be available July of 2002. Cat's will need a negative FIV test prior to being vaccinated.
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
A progressive and fatal disease. It is now said to be the Number 2 killer of cats in the U.S. Many infected cats also harbor Feline Leukemia. Signs include loss of weight, labored breathing, enlarged abdomen, and generalized illness. There is no successful treatment once signs appear! This vaccination is not recommended by the American Association of Feline Practitioners currently.
Rabies
A fatal viral infection of the nervous system that attacks all warm-blooded animals, including humans. Cats have outnumbered dogs in reported cases since 1981. Rabies is a public health hazard and personal risk to you. It is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. Even indoor cats may be infected through contact with a carrier in a basement, garage or attic. There is no cure! Vaccination is very important for your safety, as well as the safety of your pet.