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Contagious Diseases in Cats: AIDS

Vaccines are available for many of these disorders and should be administered on whatever schedule your veterinarian recommends, based on your cat's potential for exposure. In the case of diseases for which there is no cure, the best approach is to make sure your cat remains indoors, away from potentially infected animals. Be aware that indoor cats are not exempt from vaccinations. Dangerous diseases can be conveyed to them by their owners or during an unauthorized outdoor excursion.

For quick reference, disorders are flagged with a cross (disorders) to indicate that immediate veterinary attention is required. A skull (lethal disorders) designates potentially lethal disorders.

disorderlethal disorder Feline AIDS: Also called feline immunodeficiency virus, it is the cat equivalent of the human disorder AIDS. As in humans, the disease compromises the immune system, leaving the model open to cancer, viral and bacterial infections, and other opportunistic disorders. There is no cure. Infected models may remain healthy for many years, but they should be kept from contact with other felines. Be prepared to aggressively treat any health concerns as soon as they arise. Feline AIDS cannot be transmitted to humans.

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