Kittens should be innoculated at 6 weeks of age, when a simultaneous vaccination against all of the diseases described below, can be administered. These vaccinations require a booster 3 weeks later and should be boosted on an annual basis.
CAT 'FLU (Feline Infectious Enteritis - Panleukopaenia)
The most devastating of all cat diseases - up to 90% of infected cats die despite treatment. Symptoms include lack of appetite, persistent vomiting and severe diarrhoea resulting in weakness and dehydration.
SNUFFLES (Infectious Feline Respiratory Disease)
As is the case with "kennel cough" (in dogs) this is a highly contagious disease complex; the more common causative agents being rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and pneumonitis. Sneezing, wet and running eyes and nose, tongue ulcers, salivation and lack of appetite are symptoms of the disease complex.
RABIES
An extremely dangerous and fatal disease which can affect all mammals, including man. It is carried via the bite of an infected animal or contact with the saliva. Symptoms include excessive salivation, violent behaviour and viciousness and often, fear of water. |