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| McMillan Veterinary Clinic 426 Maple Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Telephone: (615) 451-0522 Toll Free: (888) 451-0522 Fax: (615) 451-0582 Office Hours M-F 7:00-5:30 Saturday 8:00-1:00 Sunday Closed |
Our mission is to provide quality health care for your pet and educate you, the client, with the latest health care procedures and products available. We treat and respect your pets as if they were our own. |
Is your cat at risk?
Do you know what diseases your cat is vaccinated against?
If you can't answer that question in less than a minute your cat is at risk.
Many cat owners do not know what vaccinations their cat received as a kitten or
during annual wellness appointments. This lack of understanding puts many cats at
risk to deadly disease infection. Be sure to take the time to discuss with your
veterinarian what vaccines your cat has received and what vaccines they recommend
for your cat during each visit. Your cat's health could depend upon asking questions
and discussing your cat's lifestyle with your veterinarian.
If you can't answer that question in less than a minute your cat is at risk.
Many cat owners do not know what vaccinations their cat received as a kitten or
during annual wellness appointments. This lack of understanding puts many cats at
risk to deadly disease infection. Be sure to take the time to discuss with your
veterinarian what vaccines your cat has received and what vaccines they recommend
for your cat during each visit. Your cat's health could depend upon asking questions
and discussing your cat's lifestyle with your veterinarian.
Let's take some time to review feline diseases.
Rabies: A fatal viral disease affecting the nervous system of mammals including
cats, dogs, and humans. Infected wildlife and unvaccinated animals are the source
of the virus. A major health hazard.
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): A viral disease that attacks the immune system
and leaves your cat vulnerable to a host of secondary infections. There is no cure
for FeLV and death most often occurs within three years of infection. Transmission
occurs through any contact with other cats, multi-cat households, or cats allowed
outdoors.
Feline AIDS (FIV): A virus that causes AIDS-like symptoms in cats including
immune system suppression and chronic susceptibility to other infections. There is
no cure for FIV and death most often occurs within three years of infection. One in
twelve cats in North America tests positive for FIV. Transmission occurs through
any contact with other cats, multi-cat households, or cats allowed outdoors.
Feline Distemper or Panleukopenia: A widespread, often fatal disease. Most
cats are exposed to feline distemper in their lifetime, vaccination against this illness
is very important. Symptoms include: fever, depression, loss of appetite, vomiting,
and diarrhea.
Giardia: The most common waterborne parasite in North America. Contracted by
drinking from puddles, streams, ponds and may transfer to humans.
Feline Calicivirus (FCV): Affects the feline upper respiratory system, and accounts
for 40% of all respiratory diseases in cats. The severity of the infection may vary,
but symptoms include upper respiratory infection, fever, ulcers and blisters on the
tongue. While usually fatal, if successfully treated, cats infected with FCV become
chronic virus carriers with lifelong infection, sneezing and runny eyes.
Feline Herpes Virus (FHV): The most common upper respiratory infection in cats.
Symptoms include: fever, appetite loss, sneezing, tearing, discharge from the eyes
and nose, mouth breathing and coughing. If successfully treated, FHV leads to
lifelong infection.
Feline Chlamydiosis: A mild upper respiratory infection which affects the mucous
membranes of the eyes. Symptoms include: tearing, occasional sneezing, and nasal
discharge. Boarding your cat increases it risk of chlamydia if not properly
vaccinated.
Feline Infection Peritonitis (FIP): A viral disease, which is progressive and leads
to death, seen most often in young adult cats. No cure exits.
Feline Heartworm Disease: Transmitted by mosquitoes, the larvae (dirofilaria
immitis) develop into worms that live in the cat's circulatory system, heart, and lungs.
Heartworm infection can be fatal. Infection can cause serious symptoms, including
mild cough, difficulty breathing, increased respiratory rate, decreased appetite,
vomiting, heart and lung damage. These symptoms may be hidden, so it is
important to have your cat tested during its annual wellness visit. The American
Heartworm Society reports 27% reported cases of feline heartworm disease are
indoor cats.
*Feline disease description courtesy Fort Dodge
**Feline Heartworm description courtesy IDEXX
Rabies: A fatal viral disease affecting the nervous system of mammals including
cats, dogs, and humans. Infected wildlife and unvaccinated animals are the source
of the virus. A major health hazard.
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): A viral disease that attacks the immune system
and leaves your cat vulnerable to a host of secondary infections. There is no cure
for FeLV and death most often occurs within three years of infection. Transmission
occurs through any contact with other cats, multi-cat households, or cats allowed
outdoors.
Feline AIDS (FIV): A virus that causes AIDS-like symptoms in cats including
immune system suppression and chronic susceptibility to other infections. There is
no cure for FIV and death most often occurs within three years of infection. One in
twelve cats in North America tests positive for FIV. Transmission occurs through
any contact with other cats, multi-cat households, or cats allowed outdoors.
Feline Distemper or Panleukopenia: A widespread, often fatal disease. Most
cats are exposed to feline distemper in their lifetime, vaccination against this illness
is very important. Symptoms include: fever, depression, loss of appetite, vomiting,
and diarrhea.
Giardia: The most common waterborne parasite in North America. Contracted by
drinking from puddles, streams, ponds and may transfer to humans.
Feline Calicivirus (FCV): Affects the feline upper respiratory system, and accounts
for 40% of all respiratory diseases in cats. The severity of the infection may vary,
but symptoms include upper respiratory infection, fever, ulcers and blisters on the
tongue. While usually fatal, if successfully treated, cats infected with FCV become
chronic virus carriers with lifelong infection, sneezing and runny eyes.
Feline Herpes Virus (FHV): The most common upper respiratory infection in cats.
Symptoms include: fever, appetite loss, sneezing, tearing, discharge from the eyes
and nose, mouth breathing and coughing. If successfully treated, FHV leads to
lifelong infection.
Feline Chlamydiosis: A mild upper respiratory infection which affects the mucous
membranes of the eyes. Symptoms include: tearing, occasional sneezing, and nasal
discharge. Boarding your cat increases it risk of chlamydia if not properly
vaccinated.
Feline Infection Peritonitis (FIP): A viral disease, which is progressive and leads
to death, seen most often in young adult cats. No cure exits.
Feline Heartworm Disease: Transmitted by mosquitoes, the larvae (dirofilaria
immitis) develop into worms that live in the cat's circulatory system, heart, and lungs.
Heartworm infection can be fatal. Infection can cause serious symptoms, including
mild cough, difficulty breathing, increased respiratory rate, decreased appetite,
vomiting, heart and lung damage. These symptoms may be hidden, so it is
important to have your cat tested during its annual wellness visit. The American
Heartworm Society reports 27% reported cases of feline heartworm disease are
indoor cats.
*Feline disease description courtesy Fort Dodge
**Feline Heartworm description courtesy IDEXX
Has your cat been
tested for FeLV or FIV?
tested for FeLV or FIV?
Ready for some good news?
Vaccinations are available for these potentially fatal diseases.
Whether your pet lives strictly indoors or ventures outside, they can
be protected by proper testing and vaccinations.
Vaccinations are available for these potentially fatal diseases.
Whether your pet lives strictly indoors or ventures outside, they can
be protected by proper testing and vaccinations.
All kittens should be tested for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and
Feline AIDS (FIV) on their first appointment. Adult cats should be
tested if they did not receive the FeLV or FIV vaccine as a kitten.
Feline AIDS (FIV) on their first appointment. Adult cats should be
tested if they did not receive the FeLV or FIV vaccine as a kitten.
| These diseases may easily be contracted by BOTH indoor and outdoor cats regardless of age or breed. |
| ********** July 2009 Special********** ALL FELINE SPAYS OR NEUTERS $33.50. Valid Rabies and FVRCP vaccine required within last year. May be given on surgery date. Feline Leukemia Test $19.00 Feline Leukemia Vaccine $17.50 Feline Home Again Microchip with registration $19.99 ONE FREE Feline Advantage Multi* *(Flea, Heartworm, Ear mite, Internal Parasite Prevention.) |