After writing about pet loss and talking with a few friends, I realize that it's important to write a bit about different cat diseases. This is the first article of a 2-part series about health conditions that affect cats.
Viral infections are probably the most common cause of death amoung cats.
None of the viruses in this article can be transmitted to humans or even to dogs. This disease is a contagious and often fatal virus in cats. It seems to affect younger cats, less than 3 years of age. Veterinarians are not completely certain of how it is spread, but it does require contact with another cat or body fluids. It tends to take on several forms - in some cats it appears as a mild respiratory infection.