Feline Panleukopenia, sometimes called FLP or Feline Distemper is a severe viral infection invading rapidly growing cells – the gastrointestinal tract, bone marrow, lymph tissue, the nervous system. It affects both domestic and wild cats as well as raccoons and mink. Leukopenia refers to a low white blood cell count. Panleukopenia can be spread by […]
There are viruses lurking everywhere, some benign or dormant, others deadly. Myxomatosis, a pox disease is on the loose, striking rabbits. It is almost always fatal. Myxomatosis is transmitted by fleas, mosquitoes, fur mites, black flies and other biting insects. Symptoms can be seen quickly – swollen, pink-tinged eyes and genitals, also the rabbit’s face […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Coat Type: long, silky, soft Color: red, cream, blue, black, tortoiseshell, all with white Temperament: gentle, affectionate, usually bonds with 1 person, trainable, good with other pets Where does the Turkish Van come from? The Turkish Van is a breed of cat originated from the lake of Van in […]
