Toxocara cati is a common nematode affecting cats worldwide. Adult worms reach up to 10 cm in length with arrow-shaped anterior ends. Eggs are invisible to humans, measuring 65-75 μm in size
Pyometra is a uterine infection affecting various animals including dogs, cats, and humans. Disease is sudden and can be fatal if untreated. Similar to human acute appendicitis in abdominal organ
FCoV is a positive-stranded RNA virus infecting cats worldwide. Virus has two forms: FECV (intestines) and FIPV (macrophages). FCoV is shed in feces and transmitted through fecal-oral route. Only found in cats, except Falkland Islands and Galapagos
FIP is an immune-mediated disease caused by feline coronavirus. Virus is a mutation of feline enteric coronavirus. Disease affects cats through direct contact and shared litter
Feline panleukopenia is a deadly viral disease affecting cats. Virus spreads through body fluids, fleas, and human contact. Disease has become rare due to effective vaccines
HL is the most common and potentially lethal feline liver disease. Primary cause is food deprivation or anorexia in overconditioned cats. Peripheral fat mobilization exceeds hepatic capacity. No necroinflammatory component, severe cholestasis occurs