Can cats contract blackleg?
Except for tetanus, cats can not contract blackleg. Cats have a natural resistance against the bacteria, except for tetanus. Q: What is highly virulent feline Calicivirus Disease? A: This is an increasing concern in cats because there are more virulent forms of Feline Calicivirus (FCV) disease emerging in U.S. cat populations. There have been about 6 outbreaks recently. These outbreaks have involved healthy, calicivirus vaccinated adults that were mainly affected. FCV outbreaks spread rapidly in cats owned by clients or employees of veterinary clinics; FCV disease spread was limited to affected veterinary practices or shelter with no evidence of spread to the larger community. They resolved themselves in 2 months. FCV is a RNA virus in the Calicivirade family. These viruses have high mutation rates, with minimal repair. Some facts about the disease include: 33 to 50 percent mortality rate in adults more than likely kittens have severe disease Many affected cats were previously vaccinat
