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How Strong Is A Cat’s Immune System?

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Cats fare well when it comes to the juxtaposition of immunity with dogs, however, they can be certainly victimized by the invasion of viruses and bacteria that impair the immunity of the body. This impairment leads to the development of diseases and weak immune system in cats. Here is a brief description of what exactly happens when a pathogen enters the body, what leads to weak immunity in cats and what symptoms the body manifests when the body loses its vitality and strength to fight with foreign invaders. What Is Weak Immunity in Cats? A weakened immune system is the one which is deficient in white blood cells called phagocytes in the body. These phagocytes are essential to the body’s immune system because they carry out a process called phagocytosis. This involves the destruction of foreign antigens through engulfment and digestion by the white blood cells (WBCs). If the numbers of these cells reduce drastically or they do not function properly, this defense mechanism of