Feline Inoculations

Kittens obtain immunity from serious infections by absorbing the antibodies from their mothers milk. They are most vulnerable from the age of six weeks, when they are weaned until twelve weeks, when they may be inoculated. They must be confined indoors and not allowed to mix with other pets until they have received their inoculation.

SOME FELINE VIRUSES

• Cat Flu - Feline Calica Virus and Feline Rhinotracheitis. Both come under the name of cat 'flu and effect the upper respiratory tract. FCV is a herpes virus that can cause ulcers.

• Chlamydia. This is a distinct organism that has symptoms similar to cat 'flu. It is mostly seen in breeding colonies, and although contagious, is not particularly common. 

• Feline Infectious Leukaemia. This virus effects the cat's natural immune system, making it prone to other infections. It is usually transmitted by the blood, it is apparent that many cats are 'carriers'.

• Feline Immuno-Deficiency Virus. This virus is very similar to Feline Infectious Leukaemia.

• Feline Infectious Peritonitis. A usually fatal virus mostly seen in the 'wet' form, the cat having a distended abdomen. The 'dry' form, being more difficult to diagnose, as it effects the nervous system.

• Feline Infectious Enteritis. A usually fatal virus which attacks the bowels and central nervous system.

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