FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) is a coronavirus iTn cats. While it infects a large number of kittens, they usually show a mild case of diarrhea and afterwards fully recover. In grown cats, the virus can lie dormant and then suddenly appear in a mutated version called FIP. The prognosis for cats with FIP has been […]
Circovirus has reared its ugly head, now affecting dogs. In California, several dogs have died while one death was reported in Ohio with several dogs showing symptoms of the virus. Circovirus itself is not new. Named Porcine Circovirus (PCV), it is commonly found in pigs. It appears now that PCV may have jumped species and […]
Upper Respiratory Infections (URIs) are more common complaints for cats in shelters or those that live or allowed outdoors. Cats are affected by URIs more than dogs because of their flatter faces (difficulty breathing), especially breeds like Persians. Kittens, because of their immature immune systems, are most at risk. There are 2 viruses that are […]
