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Companion Animals- Cats Flashcards

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Feline Calicivirus

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Viral disease
Upper respiratory infection
Clinical signs: fever, nasal discharge, sneezing, ulceration of mouth

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Feline Panleukopenina

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Highly contagious feline disease
DIRECT CONTACT or fomites
Clinical Signs: depression, loss of appetite, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, hanging over water dish,

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Chlamydophila

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BACTERIAL infection
Upper respiratory disease
Clinical signs: similar to others, conjunctivitis
Non-core vaccine: cattery situation, multiple cat household

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Feline Leukemia Virus

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RETROVIRUS
In-utero infection or milk
kittens 
Long term close contact
NO CURE
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Feline Leukemia Virus: signs

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Anemia
Unable to shake normal infection
Lymphoma, skin allergies, gingivitis, chronic URI

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Feline Leukemia Virus: disorders

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Immune-suppression 
Lymphoid and myeloid tumors
Anemia
Infertility
Enteritis
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Feline Leukemia Virus: diagnosis

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ELISA test for FeLV antigen

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Feline Leukemia Virus: control and prevention

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Infected cats are persistently viremic
Isolate
Minimize risk of infection to other cats
Prevent development of other diseases in infected cat

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Feline Leukemia Virus: vax

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Test first
Intended to prevent persistent viremia
2 doses 3 wks apart, yearly booster

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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

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Lentivirus similar to HIV

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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: risk factors

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Age
Gender
Illness
Time spent outdoor

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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: transmission

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Deep penetrating bite wounds
Mother to offspring
Blood transfusions

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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: clinical signs

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Stage 1: asymptomatic
Stage 2: asymptomatic, last years
Stage 3: weak immune system, does not contain tumors

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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: diagnosis and treatment

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ELISA
Prognosis: dies within 5 yrs
NO TREATMENT
Supportive, antibiotics-antifungals, interferon

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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

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Unable to urinate
Strains
Increased frequency
Blood in urine
Calculi form mineral deposits in urine
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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease: risk factors

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High Mg diets
BACTERIAL infection of urinary tract
Immature urinary tract
Early neutering

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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease: treatment

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Resolve obstruction
Antibiotics
Ph

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Feline Chronic Renal Failure

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Progressive loss of functional renal tissue

Risk factors: older, no sex predilection, tumors, chronic obstruction

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Feline Chronic Renal Failure: clinical signs

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Early- vomiting, polyuria, polydipsia
Later- weight loss, anorexia, oral ulcer, dehydration, vomiting
Terminal-coma, convulsions, death, pale mm, loose teeth, pathological fractures

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Feline Chronic Renal Failure-diagnosis

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Physical- oral ulcers, weight loss, kidney shape
Blood work-increased BUN
Urine Analysis- diluted urine (1.008-1.034)
Radiographs, ultrasound, renal function tests, urine culture and renal biopsy

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Feline Chronic Renal Failure:treatment

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Early-low protein diet and low sodium
As needed- phosphate binders, B vitamins, fluids, anabolic steroids, antibodies
Renal transplant

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Cytauxzoonosis

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PARASITE
Lone star tick and dog tick
Seasonal

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Cytauxzoonosis: clinical signs

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Incubation 5-14 days
Depression, lethargy and anorexia
Fever and dehydration
Death in 2-3 days without treatment

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Cytauxzoonosis: diagnosis

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Lab work- decreased WBC, platelets, RBC
Increased liver enzymes and Albumin
Demonstratin of parasite in blood
PCR

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Cytauxzoonosis: treatment and prevention

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Antiparistic drugs
IV fluids 
Blood transfusions 
NSAIDS 
Apply tick preventative
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Feline Rhinotrscheitis

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Herpes type 1
Upper respiratory infection
Carrier and chronic shedder
Clinical signs-sneezing coughing nasal discharge fever, corneal discharge

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