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There is a lack of evidence that FIP as such is transmissible from cat to cat, although it may explain rare mini-outbreaks of FIP. [8] However, the virus, FCov, is transmissible from cat to cat. A study on 59 FIP infected cats found that, unlike FCoV, feces from FIP infected cats were not infectious to laboratory cats via oronasal route. [9]
[1] [2] Patients observe these symptoms and seek medical advice from healthcare professionals. Because most people are not diagnostically trained or knowledgeable, they typically describe their symptoms in layman's terms, rather than using specific medical terminology. This list is not exhaustive.
Although cats are obligate carnivores, vegetarian and vegan cat food are preferred by owners uncomfortable with feeding animal products to their pets. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine has come out against vegetarian cat and dog food for health reasons. Cats require high levels of taurine in their diet.
Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) is by far the most common form of FLUTD in young to middle-aged cats. It is a disease whose cause is not fully understood but is thought to be related to stress events and a cat's pre-disposition to anxiety, as well as certain lifestyle choices (e.g. a dry food diet, no access to outdoor space).
The side effects typically resolve either on their own or following a decrease in the dosage. Treatment is ceased in the event of gastrointestinal symptoms and not restarted until they have resolved. Gastrointestinal side effects are more common in cats receiving oral rather than topical treatment.
Cats who are younger/middle-aged (i.e. those less than 10 years old) Indoor cats and/or cats who are unable express natural feline behaviour (e.g. hunting) [16] Cats fed a dry food diet who may be inadequately hydrated [16] [17] Increased body weight [18]
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