AVS 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Feline Leukemia Virus, Maine Coon
13 Apr 2016
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Avs 101 - lecture 23 - cat and dog care. Major bone in front paws in missing. Do not feed dog food to cats. The amino acids taurine and arginine found only in animal protein. Cannot convert beta carotene into vitamin a. Not vegetarians and can not become one. Necessary to maintain low ph in urine. Queen has several cycles in succession in summer and fall. Should take to vet at least once every year. When ph in urine starts to elevate. Symptoms frequent attempts to urinate, straining to urinate, crying while urinating. Urine ph < 6. 6 crystals do not form. Equivalent to passing a kidney stone in humans. Animal has to be catheterized to pass crystals. Virus transmitted by vomit, saliva, excrement of fleas. Symptoms dehydration, diarrhea, fever of 104-105 , painful throat which can lead to inability to eat or drink. Viral disease that can affect all animals and some birds.
