Pets are cool? They do the funniest things, They have cool personalities and you can see their souls in their eyes. Have you ever noticed how loyal they are? Your dog or cat or any pet for that matter always get excited to see you arrive home and shower you with unconditional love, your dog or cat will keep a vigil at the door until you arrive. Unconditional love is what a pet is best at giving. Studies have shown that owning a pet can reduce blood pressure and promote health, they even use dogs and cats in senior citizens homes to promote healing in geriatric patiences. Go rescue a Pet today, it is a crime that we put to sleep perfectly healthy Dogs And Cats just because we have no resources to care for them. Go out and pick up your new best friend and get healthy. Don’t take it lightly they have needs and they cost money so enter into this decision responsibly.
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By: Nicole Shalit

Feline viral rhinotracheitis, or FVR is an upper respiratory infection caused by feline herpes virus 1. FVR is very contagious and causes several diseases including death from pneumonia. It is transmitted through the air and direct contact. It replicates in the nose, tissues, and tonsils. This virus is shed in saliva and eye and nasal secretions.

Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, conjunctivitis, and sometimes fever and loss of appetite. The symptoms usually appear within four to seven days. FVR is usually diagnosed by the symptoms. Many healthy cats can carry the herpes virus; therefore testing positive for herpes does not automatically mean they have an upper repertory infection. Antibiotics are used to prevent secondary bacterial infections. There is no specific drugs as of right now for feline viral rhinotracheitis, although one study shows that ganciclovir, PMEDAP, and cidofovir hold hope for treatment. Severe cases may need supportive care such as intravenous fluid therapy, oxygen therapy, or even a feeding tube.

Another common disease among cats is diabetes. A common symptom of this would be a large increase in water consumption and urination. A massive loss of weight has also been associated with this disease. Cats can also get kidney disease. Kidneys are responsible for getting rid of the body’s waste and to regulate the body’s fluid balance. Urinary tract diseases are also common among cats. This is caused by inflammation of the bladder. Owners will see a cat their cats visit the litter box frequently, strains to urinate, cries when urinating, or urinates in un appropriate places.

If you see any of these symptoms in your cats, take them to a vet to get a diagnosis, it could save your cats life.

By: Nicole Shalit

Female leukemia virus is a family of viruses which has many members that cause the death of cats around the world. The prevalence of feline leukemia is about 3% in a single cat household, and can get as high as 11% in stray cat populations.  In multiple cat households where the cats are able to roam indoors and outdoors at their own convince, it can reach as high as 70%.  The area cats live in can also take factor in how prone to the disease they are.  In rural areas, have a 6% chance of getting it where as cats in urban areas, have a 40% chance.

Feline leukemia has been studied for the past 30 years.  Research has proven that it is both contagious, and that it causes fatal cancerous and non-cancerous diseases.  Also, it can lie dormant in bone marrow for a long time.  The type of leukemia cannot be transmitted to humans or other animals other than those in the cat family.

When cats become sick with feline leukemia, there are four possible outcomes.  First, in about 30% of the cats who get leukemia, an effective immune response is produced and the infection is resisted.  About 40% of the cats with this disease, the virus is successful and the cat becomes persistently infected.  Another 30% of these cats, the virus lays hidden in the bone marrow.  Finally, some cats develop latent or sequestered infection.  This   happens less that 5-10% of the time.  In general, cats under 4 months of age have the least ability to mount an effective an immune system. 

Feline leukemia is capable of producing a variety of diseases and symptoms such as anemia, liver disease, intestinal disease and reproductive problems. The main treatment for cats who test positive for leukemia is protecting them from exposure to other diseases, ensuring good nutrition, giving regular vaccines with killed virus vaccines.