Toxoplasma gondii, a microscopic parasite, has long fascinated scientists and pet owners alike due to its intricate life cycle and its potential impact on both human and feline health. In this blog, we delve into the world of this enigmatic organism, exploring its characteristics, transmission, and the disease it causes…
In a concerning turn of events, the Prince George’s County Animals Services Facility and Adoption Center (ASFAC) is currently grappling with an outbreak of feline panleukopenia, a highly contagious viral disease that poses a significant threat to cats, particularly kittens. In this blog, we will delve into the details of…
What is Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and How to Diagnose Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)?
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is the name given to a common and aberrant immune response to infection with feline coronavirus (FCoV). FIP a viral disease that affects domestic and wild cats worldwide [1]. Recently, the virus, which has begun to spread rapidly in Southern Cyprus and has caused massive cat…
Estimated to affect at least 35 percent of all owned domestic cats, Feline Coronavirus (FCoV) is a highly common and widespread virus. Although it often causes mild and self-limiting gastrointestinal disease, regular screening and early diagnosis of feline coronavirus (FCoV) remain crucial due to its close relation with the occurrence…