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Feline coronavirus is typically shed in feces by healthy cats, and transmitted by the fecal-oral route to other cats. [3] In environments with multiple cats, the transmission rate is much higher compared to single-cat environments. [2] The virus is insignificant until mutations cause it to be transformed from FECV to FIPV. [2]
Cats in larger populations, such as animal shelters or laboratory holdings, are much more likely to be affected due to closer contact with potential worm carriers. [ 22 ] [ 28 ] Fecal examinations of big cats and other feral cats showed evidence of worm eggs or larvae in 66 to 100% of animals, depending on the species.
Feline vaccination is animal vaccination applied to cats. Vaccination plays a vital role in protecting cats from infectious diseases , some of which are potentially fatal. They can be exposed to these diseases from their environment, other pets, or even humans.
Feline diseases are often opportunistic and tend to be more serious in cats that already have concurrent sicknesses. Some of these can be treated and the animal can have a complete recovery. Others, like viral diseases, are more difficult to treat and cannot be treated with antibiotics, which are not effective against viruses.
If you’re unsure whether your cat needs a medical evaluation, try calling the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) or the Pet Poison Hotline (855-764-7661).
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Dozens of captive animal species have been found infected or proven able to be experimentally infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The virus has also been found in over a dozen wild animal species. Most animal species that can get the virus have not been proven to be able to spread it back to humans.