Companion Animals- Cats Flashcards
Feline Calicivirus
Viral disease
Upper respiratory infection
Clinical signs: fever, nasal discharge, sneezing, ulceration of mouth
Feline Panleukopenina
Highly contagious feline disease
DIRECT CONTACT or fomites
Clinical Signs: depression, loss of appetite, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, hanging over water dish,
Chlamydophila
BACTERIAL infection
Upper respiratory disease
Clinical signs: similar to others, conjunctivitis
Non-core vaccine: cattery situation, multiple cat household
Feline Leukemia Virus
RETROVIRUS In-utero infection or milk kittens Long term close contact NO CURE
Feline Leukemia Virus: signs
Anemia
Unable to shake normal infection
Lymphoma, skin allergies, gingivitis, chronic URI
Feline Leukemia Virus: disorders
Immune-suppression Lymphoid and myeloid tumors Anemia Infertility Enteritis
Feline Leukemia Virus: diagnosis
ELISA test for FeLV antigen
Feline Leukemia Virus: control and prevention
Infected cats are persistently viremic
Isolate
Minimize risk of infection to other cats
Prevent development of other diseases in infected cat
Feline Leukemia Virus: vax
Test first
Intended to prevent persistent viremia
2 doses 3 wks apart, yearly booster
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
Lentivirus similar to HIV
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: risk factors
Age
Gender
Illness
Time spent outdoor
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: transmission
Deep penetrating bite wounds
Mother to offspring
Blood transfusions
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: clinical signs
Stage 1: asymptomatic
Stage 2: asymptomatic, last years
Stage 3: weak immune system, does not contain tumors
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: diagnosis and treatment
ELISA
Prognosis: dies within 5 yrs
NO TREATMENT
Supportive, antibiotics-antifungals, interferon
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Unable to urinate Strains Increased frequency Blood in urine Calculi form mineral deposits in urine
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease: risk factors
High Mg diets
BACTERIAL infection of urinary tract
Immature urinary tract
Early neutering
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease: treatment
Resolve obstruction
Antibiotics
Ph
Feline Chronic Renal Failure
Progressive loss of functional renal tissue
Risk factors: older, no sex predilection, tumors, chronic obstruction
Feline Chronic Renal Failure: clinical signs
Early- vomiting, polyuria, polydipsia
Later- weight loss, anorexia, oral ulcer, dehydration, vomiting
Terminal-coma, convulsions, death, pale mm, loose teeth, pathological fractures
Feline Chronic Renal Failure-diagnosis
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
Feline Chronic Renal Failure:treatment
Early-low protein diet and low sodium
As needed- phosphate binders, B vitamins, fluids, anabolic steroids, antibodies
Renal transplant
Cytauxzoonosis
PARASITE
Lone star tick and dog tick
Seasonal
Cytauxzoonosis: clinical signs
Incubation 5-14 days
Depression, lethargy and anorexia
Fever and dehydration
Death in 2-3 days without treatment
Cytauxzoonosis: diagnosis
Lab work- decreased WBC, platelets, RBC
Increased liver enzymes and Albumin
Demonstratin of parasite in blood
PCR
Cytauxzoonosis: treatment and prevention
Antiparistic drugs IV fluids Blood transfusions NSAIDS Apply tick preventative
Feline Rhinotrscheitis
Herpes type 1
Upper respiratory infection
Carrier and chronic shedder
Clinical signs-sneezing coughing nasal discharge fever, corneal discharge
