Cat Infectious Diseases Diseases
6 diseases classified under infectious diseases, with symptoms, causes, treatments, and prevention.
Feline Infectious Peritonitis(FIP)
A fatal disease caused by mutation of feline coronavirus. Wet type causes fluid accumulation, dry type causes granulomas. Most common in young cats and multi-cat environments.
Feline Leukemia Virus(FeLV)
A retrovirus causing immunosuppression, lymphoma, and anemia. Spread through close contact with infected cats (grooming, shared food bowls).
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus(FIV)
Also called feline AIDS, this virus gradually weakens the immune system. Primarily spread through bite wounds, most common in unneutered male cats.
Feline Calicivirus(FCV)
One of the main causes of upper respiratory infections, characterized by oral ulcers and respiratory symptoms. Highly contagious and spreads easily in multi-cat settings.
Feline Herpesvirus(FHV-1)
A primary cause of cat flu, causing upper respiratory symptoms and conjunctivitis. Once infected, cats become lifelong carriers with reactivation during stress.
Upper Respiratory Infection(URI)
Infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by multiple pathogens including herpesvirus and calicivirus, commonly known as 'cat flu'. More severe in kittens and immunocompromised cats.