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Our little guys
are like babies, Likewise, their immune systems are in an early developmental
stage and are not ready to fight off disease. Lucky for them their mother has
passed on disease-fighting antibodies. The problem is these same maternal
antibodies interfere with vaccinations. That is why we need to give a series of
vaccinations to our kittens. As the mother's antibodies in the kitten drop
off, the antibodies stimulated by vaccines take over to protect the kitten
against disease. .Our Kittens receive the veterinarian recommended
two sets of vaccinations prior to being released to their adoptive
parents. This is in addition to having been tested negative for FeLV &
PKD. These vaccinations cover the following diseases:
- Feline
Rhinotracheitis: This severe upper-respiratory virus poses a serious
threat to cats of all ages, and is especially devastating in kittens. Once
exposed, the virus can cause symptoms on and off for the cats
lifetime. Symptoms include loss of appetite, moderate fever, tearing,
eye and nose discharge, open mouth breathing, coughing and salivation
- Calicivirus:
This highly contagious virus is another of the major upper-respiratory
threats. While severity of infection varies, symptoms include moderate
fever, pneumonia, ulcers and blisters on the tongue, mouth and/or
lips. Recovered cats can become carriers.
- Panleukopenia:
Also known as feline distemper, this disease produces symptoms which can
include fever, loss of appetite, vomiting, depression, diarrhea,
dehydration, and other complications which almost always result in
death. It primarily affects kittens.
- Chlamydia:
This infection of the mucus membranes of the eyes and the nose is highly
contagious, especially in young kittens, Symptoms include conjunctivitis,
excess tearing, sneezing, heavy salivation and coughing. In addition,
it is potentially transmittable to humans.
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