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I love cats. I am a cat enthusiast and pet parent with a passion for their wellness.
People want to know about cats. I am writing today about the questions I receive on kitty concerns. Having learned about conditions fatal to cats, I am sharing some essential facts.
In this episode, I will address protection against Feline Panleukopenia, also known as feline parvo or feline distemper.
In the past, this was a fatal disease that killed many cats. Today the condition is uncommon, thanks to very effective vaccines.
Feline Parvovirus is a highly contagious disease of cats. Kittens are most severely affected. The virus kills cells that are rapidly growing and dividing in the fetus. In the kitten, the bone marrow and intestines become infected.
Cats at any age may be infected. Unvaccinated cats are most susceptible. Death of the pet is more common at ages 3 to 5 months.
The virus has appeared in most parts of the world. Outbreaks are seen during the warm months as cats come in contact with other cats.
The virus; is shed in cat urine, stools, nasal secretions contaminating the area. Fleas from infected cats can transmit the virus. The virus can persist for up to a year in the environment. Cats can become infected in this manner, as well. Fomites from an infected cat…
