FELINE PANLEUKOPENIA VIRUS
THE NO. 1 KITTEN KILLER
Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious, often fatal,viral diseaseof cats.
A majority of infections are subclinical. In cats that do become ill, clinical signs include high fever, profound depression,andanorexia.
SIGNS
TREATMENT MORTALITY
Of affected kittens that are two months or less of age, 95% die regardless of treatment. Kittens that are more than two months old have a 60–70% mortality rate with treatment and a nearly 100% mortality rate if not treated.
Treatment includes intensive fluid therapy, glucose and potassium supplementation, antimicrobial, anthelmintic, andantiemetictherapy.
Excellent vaccines are available for prevention.
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