Feline Leukemia Virus is caused by C-type RNA viruses (Padman S. Sarma & Robert J. Huebner, et al). It is what is known as a retrovirus, and it occurs in all species of cats. All retroviruses produce an enzyme that allows them to inject their genetic material into healthy cells, causing the once-healthy cell to become infected and take on properties of the virus (Feline Leukemia Virus). The name comes from the original attempt to understand the virus, and it was believed to be similar to leukemia
FELINE PANLEUKOPENIA VIRUS Virus Classification: Order: Mononegavirales Family: Parvoviridae Subfamily: Parvovirinae Genus: Parvovirus Species: Feline panleukopenia virus Also called feline infectious eneritis, feline “distemper”, and feline ataxia or incoordination. Examples of other viruses belonging to the same genus as Feline panleukopenia virus include Canine parvovirus type 2, Porcine parvovirus, Mink enteritis virus, and Raccoon enteritis virus. Virus Structure:
Every day there are millions of cats around the world that contract a broad range of illnesses. When an owner’s feline companion becomes ill, it is good for them to recognize any clinical signs that may be present and know whether their cat had the potential to come into contact with an unknown animal if an interaction was not seen. Information like this will help the veterinarian to make a proper diagnosis and create a treatment plan for the animal. Some illnesses can be potentially fatal and can
presents itself is humans themselves. While it may be... ... middle of paper ... ...w can there really be any choice at all? The answer is clear- keep your kitty safely inside, and enjoy the years of love that she offers. Works Cited “Feline Leukemia Virus.”ASPCA.org. ASPCA, 2014. Web. 28 April 2014. "Indoor and Outdoor Cat Life Expectancy Differences."Vetinfo. np, 2012. Web. 28 April 2014. "Indoor vs Outdoor Cats."American Humane Association. np, n.d. Web. 28 April 2014. Loss, Scott R, Tom
Animal testing has been used for developing and researching cures for medical conditions. For example, the polio vaccine, chemotherapy for cancer, insulin treatment for diabetes, organ transplants and blood transfusions are just some of the important advances that have come from research on animals (“Animal Testing”). Consuming animals for research benefits in developing various treatments and also benefits in discovery better methods for cures. According to the article “Animal Testing”, it says
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is one of the top five killers of domestic cats in the U.S. In fact 3% of healthy cats were reported to have contracted the disease in the year 1999. FIV is a fatal disease and interestingly enough most FIV cats don’t die of the disease it self by by other infections caused by their lowed immune system. FIV causes a deficiency in the immune system and makes cats very susceptible to a huge variety of medical problems basically because
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) belongs to the Gammaretrovirus genus, Retroviridae family and infects domestic cats and other felids across the world.1,6,17 The single-stranded RNA genome of FeLV has three genes, which are common to all retroviruses: gag, env and pol, which encode for the viral core and nucleocapsid proteins, surface proteins and viral replication enzymes, respectively. 8,13,17 FeLV is divided into four subgroups (A, B, C and T) based on the envelope surface glycoproteins.15 FeLV-A
Mycoplasma haemofelis is the most prevalent erythroparasite in felines (Reagan, 30). This tiny blood parasite is the cause of feline hemotropic mycoplasmosis (FHM), previously known as feline infectious anemia (FIA) (“New: IDEXX…”). Formerly known as Haemobartonella felis or Eperythrozoon felis, these hemoplasma were considered rickettsial organisms until the late 1990’s following 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequence analysis which revealed a closer pylogenetical relationship to the genus Mycoplasma
animal testing is beneficial to animals themselves and furthers animal welfare. Treatments for rabies, Heartworm, glanders, Feline immunodeficiency virus, and anthrax, as well as other parasitic infections are all advanced from the use of animals in studies. Animal research is ongoing in the veterinary field in hopes of finding an improved treatment for the feline leukemia virus and improving... ... middle of paper ... ... more sense to use animals for research rather than humans. It is the way
Cats are one of the most beloved pets to humans beings. Though they provided a sense of comfort and love, there is a dark side to these soft, adorable, felines. Cats, both domestic and feral, poses a serious threat to native bird populations in the United States and health risk to both people and other animals. It is important that people realize the impact that feral cats have in the environment that they inhabit and how it not only effects other species, but us humans as well. Feral cats have no
mistreatment. Finally, despite animal testing benefiting humans, it also benefits the animals that are being tested. “If vaccines were not tested on animals, millions of animals would have died from rabies, distemper, feline leukemia, infectious hepatitis virus, tetanus, anthrax, and canine parvo virus” (Source E). If it weren’t for animal testing, many animals would have died from these diseases, as well as
understanding conditions such as leukemia, breast cancer, brain injury, malaria and tuberculosis. The polio vaccine, tested on animals, reduced the global occurrence of the disease from 350,000 cases in 1988 to 27 cases in 2016 (Procon 1). Many argue that animals have benefitted from animal testing. If vaccines were not tested on animals, millions of animals would have died from rabies, distemper, feline leukemia, infectious hepatitis virus, tetanus, anthrax, and canine parvo virus (Procon 3). While some debate
Animals need vaccines too! In fact, many animals would have died from rabies, distemper, feline leukemia, infectious hepatitis virus, tetanus and anthrax if they were not used for testing vaccines. (1) Many animal rights supporters argue that we have enough information to stop using animals for testing. However, new diseases and infections arise as time moves
Should Animals Be Used For Testing An estimated 26 million animals are used every year in the United States for commercial or scientific testing. Did you know according to an article on Animal Testing.org that research on living animals has been practiced since at least 500 B.C. California Biomedical Research Association states that an estimated medical breakthrough in the last 100 years has resulted directly from research using animals. When a new drug or surgical technique is
Lymphoma is described as the cancer of one or more lymph nodes. There are multiple types of lymphoma, with multicentric lymphoma being the most common. There are several stages of this condition that all affect how the animal will be treated. There are multiple breeds that are predisposed, such as boxers and basset hounds being the most common. Cats who have been exposed to FeLV, or FIP are most at risk for lymphoma. Animals of either species who have been exposed to cigarette smoke are at risk
Animal testing has been a part of our daily experiments in today’s modern lifestyle. Scientists all around the world and across the past centuries have used animals including mice, rats, frogs, dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, monkeys, fish, and birds as objects to test on products before manufacturing and producing them for people to use. Such products may include; chemicals, drugs, food as well as cosmetics. In 1876 Britain was the first country to introduce animal testing; and used it in laboratories
Texas M.D Chris Abee, stated that we would not have a vaccine for Hepatitis B without chimpanzees. Animal testing has assisted countless amounts of people that suffered diseases. Some examples include: Hepatitis B, polio, breast cancer, and childhood leukemia. Animals like chimpanzees and mice have been confirmed to have a 97% or higher DNA similarity to the human being. Animal testing is safer than on humans since it helps ensure the safety of drugs, treatments, and cures by letting scientists investigate
Although animal experimentation seems cruel, it serves many purposes. It’s been around for so many centuries, many ways that it’s taking ways. So it’s always been a part of us which just improves us. Animal experimentation is very beneficial to the human race, for it has helped us find new ways to get rid of diseases, it has given us access to medicines that could not have been obtained without the help of animal experimentation and continues to benefit us in finding much more about ourselves. The
What would the world be like if there was no vaccine for polio? If there was no discovery of insulin? Thanks to animal research we don’t have to live without vaccines or insulin. Animal research is a topic debated everyday around the world. Some argue it is cruel to put animals through experiments that animals have no voice in what is being done to them. Others argue that animal testing is good because it collects a lot of information and helps with surgical techniques. I believe that without animal
Thai “Ryan” Nguyen Professor Blake Hausman Writing 121: Synthesis Essay 14th August 2014 Controversy of Animal Research For decades, using animals in research to examine the safety of products has been a controversial problem. Some people say that testing on animals has brought benefits to human welfare in many ways. Others disagree, believing testing on animals is cruel and inhumane. Both sides have their own opinions, and neither of them is wrong. By doing research on the Internet and in books