What is the difference between feline coronavirus (FCoV) and Covid-19?

Taking mouth and nose swabs from tigers at Miami Zoo to test for Covid-19

People also ask: ‘is feline coronavirus the same as covid-19?’ And in a strict sense, the answer is no. It may surprise cat owners that before all this talk about the ‘coronavirus pandemic’ and how Covid-19 can infect cats via a transmission from people, domestic cats have suffered from feline coronavirus (FCoV) for a …

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Inauthentic breeding and shooting of lions in South Africa might be banned

Canned lion hunting might be banned in South Africa

SOUTH AFRICA-NEWS AND VIEWS: The South African government has realised that public opinion is turning against one of their major businesses: the captive breeding, captive hunting, captive petting (of cubs) and captive use and abuse of lions. In that vein they want to provide tourists, which has to include trophy and sport hunters, with …

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Asking a relative to look after your cat on your death

Dying elderly woman says goodbye to her cat Oliver

You should make sure that the relative that you ask to look after your cat on your death is both suitable and committed to the task. Common sense says that you have to discuss the matter in some depth with them beforehand. Suitability concerns the lifestyle of the individual, their attitude towards cats and …

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What is the feline distemper vaccine called?

Combination core vaccine for cats

As I understand it, the feline distemper vaccine is normally part of a combination vaccine which is commonly given and which is called FVRCP. It is a core vaccine. Various pharmaceutical companies produce this vaccine. The photograph shows one. It is called Felocell CVR. There are various types of Felocell vaccine. Many feline vaccines …

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