NON- CORE VACCINES FOR CATS AND KITTENS
Here, at Belly Rub N Grub, we want you and your feline friend to be together for a long time. We developed this page to better help you make sense of the vaccinations that exist and the ones that are considered most important to your feline friend. To learn more about vaccinations for cats and dogs, we encourage you to follow this link to learn more by visiting the UC Davis Veterinarian site.
FELINE IMMUNODEFICIENCY
known as Feline AIDS (FIV) makes cats more susceptible to infections and other illnesses when it attacks the immune system. It usually spreads through biting. Outdoor male cats are the most infected due to fighting.
FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS
Is caused by a coronavirus that only affects cats. It can infect many organs and cause symptoms similar to many other conditions, making diagnosis extremely difficult. The virus often spreads through contact with feces.
FELINE LEUKEMIA VIRUS
Usually causes cancer by weakening the immune system. This virus causes a wide range of symptoms. Most often, cats transmit this virus to each other through close contact.
CLAMYDIA FELIS
Causes Chlamydiosis, a chronic bacterial upper respiratory infection, in cats. It also affects the gastrointestinal system, reproductive system, and eyes. It is highly contagious and prevalent among cats living in crowded conditions. which is spread between animals and people.
ZOONOTIC DISEASE
Is a disease which is spread between animals and people caused by germs, such as viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi. Some are mild, while some, such as Rabies can be severe and life threatening.