It is not transmissible to humans. Like AIDS, it depresses a cats immune system making it susceptible to many secondary infections. Unfortunately their is no vaccine for this disease. However, there is a reliable blood test that can be done alone or in conjunction with the feline leukemia test. Kittens can become accustomed to proper dental care by periodic brushing with a pet toothpaste.
Peridontal disease is very common in older dogs and causes bad breath, and often serious infections.
A dental exam can determine whether your pet needs preventive dental care such as scaling, polishing, and antibiotics. This surgery decreases the likelihood of many cancers and infections that could kill your pet. Besides this, many undesirable behaviors such as urine marking, wandering, aggression, and hyperactivity can all be decreased or eliminated by this surgery. We strongly discourage breeding your animal as the pet overpopulation problem is far to great to justify bringing more into the world. Although surgery can be done at any age, spaying or neutering is best done between 3 and 6 months of age.