AVS 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Feline Panleukopenia, Shih Tzu, Domestic Short-Haired Cat

• School: URI
• Department: Animal and Veterinary Science
• Course: AVS 101
• Professor: Anthony Mallilo

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Avs 101 - lecture 23 - dog and cat care - anthony mallilo. Do not feed dog food to cats. Cats lack glucokinase to break down carbs. Amino acids taurine and arginine found only in animal protein. Cannot convert beta carotene to vitamin a. Necessary to maintain low ph in urine. Lactose intolerant, do not replace water with milk. Queen has several cycles in succession in summer and fall. Urine ph < 6. 6 crystals do not form. Virus transmitted by vomit, saliva, excrement of fleas. Symptoms: dehydration diarrhea, fever 104-105, attempts to drink/painful throat, hovers over dish. Viral disease affecting most mammals and some birds. Symptoms: unusual behavior, hoarse voice, dehydration but cannot drink. Risk factors: age, gender, and time spent outdoors. Symptoms: temperature, swollen lymph nodes, diarrhea, conjunctivitis. Rabies boosted every 1 to 3 years depending on state law. Older dogs restrict calorie but not protein. Do not feed cat food to dogs.