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Showing posts with label Feline Panleukopenia Virus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Feline Panleukopenia Virus. Show all posts

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Has Your Cat Been Vaccinated Against Panleukopenia? - A Highly Contagious Viral Disease of Cats and Kittens


Panleukopenia, pronounced “pan-loo-koh-PEE-nee-ah” is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of cats, kittens, raccoons, and mink. The panleukopenia virus tends to invade cells which are rapidly growing such as those of the digestive system, bone marrow, lymph tissue, and developing nervous system. This explains the common symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting, low white blood cell count, and seizures. A vaccine is available to protect against the disease.

Cats are infected oronasally by exposure to infected animals, their secretions, or fomites.  Most free-roaming cats are exposed to the virus during their first year of life.

The feline panleukopenia virus (FVP) is extremely hardy and may survive for months, and even years. It is easily transmitted through contact, either cat-to-cat, or by human-to-cat :
  • In utero, from an infected queen
  • hands, clothing, and shoes
  • shared food and water bowls, litter pans, bedding
  • mutual grooming
  • fleas, during the active stage
  • human handling can transfer the FVP virus from one cat to another.



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Friday, October 28, 2016

CANCELLATION: Humane Rescue Alliance Celebrates National Cat Day with Reduced Adoption Fees for Cats this Weekend! Saturday, October 29th and Sunday, October 30th


The cat/kitten adoption event scheduled for tomorrow and Sunday, has been cancelled at the Humane Rescue Alliance’s two locations.

Due to several confirmed cases of Feline panleukopenia virus, we are temporarily suspending cat adoptions at both adoption centers.

“Out of an abundance of caution, we are taking steps to contain potential exposure to panleukopenia in our shelters,” said Dr. Elysia Branson, DVM, Humane Rescue Alliance veterinarian. “These precautions include suspending adoptions temporarily and quarantining our cat population. This is a dangerous disease for cats, especially those who are very young, and we want to make every effort to contain the virus. Panleukopenia is something that we—and most animal shelters—have experience with and our team is taking every precaution to keep our animals safe.”

Learn more about panleukopenia and the importance of proper immunization: www.humanerescuealliance.org/panleukopenia-faq


I will keep you updated on the next event.

This event has been cancelled:  Humane Rescue Alliance Celebrates National Cat Day with Reduced Adoption Fees for Cats this Weekend! Saturday, October 29th and Sunday, October 30th

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Monday, October 27, 2014

Feline Panleukopenia Virus Outbreak Hits Indianapolis Animal Care and Control


An outbreak of feline panleukopenia virus has hit the Indianapolis Animal Care and Control shelter, according to WTHR-TV Channel 13, and numerous cats have been infected.

Panleukopenia is highly contagious and often fatal. It is A feline disease similar to parvovirus in dogs. There is no cure for the virus and cats receive supportive care if infected.

Most of the cats at the Indianapolis Animal Care and Control (IACC) have been placed in local rescues and shelters. Those infected will receive supportive care. The virus spread quickly amongst the shelter cats due to close quarters. Symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and abdominal pain, and is spread through direct contact. Some cats may exhibit no symptoms at all.

The IACC has closed its cat section so the staff can disinfect the area. The shelter will need anywhere from 72 hours to two weeks to decontaminate the cat housing area. The shelter will not be accepting owner-surrenders during this time. Any cat surrendered while the cat section is closed is at high risk for euthanasia. Stray cats will be brought to Indy Feral, A Ttrap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for community cats. FOLLOW US!
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