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health14 days ago•5 min saved

South Florida faces fast-spreading feline parvo with warning for owners

A highly contagious and deadly strain of feline panleukopenia is spreading through South Florida cat populations, affecting both kittens and adults with no cure—only supportive care. Incubation is 2–7 days, and outbreaks are fueled by heat and overpopulation; symptoms include loss of appetite, dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Rescue groups like Purrr Adoption & Sanctuary are offering low-cost vaccines ($25 per shot, with three doses recommended) to curb the spread. Local shelters report rising cases and quarantines (Miami-Dade and Broward), highlighting the urgent need for vaccination, testing, and preventive care for felines.

via WPLG Local 10|

#cat-parvo #cat-rescue #feline-panleukopenia

local21 days ago•2 min saved

MADACC Enters Quarantine as FPV Cat Virus Strikes Shelter

MADACC is operating at over capacity as its cat kennels are quarantined due to feline panleukopenia (FPV), a highly contagious virus with no cure that can persist in the environment for a year or longer. The shelter is boosting cleaning and biosecurity, urges vaccination and indoor living for cats, and asks the public not to bring healthy stray cats to the facility—instead using microchips and local networks to locate owners. Sick or endangered animals still get help, and currently adoptable cats are kept in a separate room and have not shown FPV symptoms.

via WISN|

#cat-shelter #feline-panleukopenia #fpv

health7 months ago•4 min saved

Jacksonville fights rising feline panleukopenia; vaccines urged

A Jacksonville veterinarian reports rising cases of feline panleukopenia, urging vaccination, indoor housing, and vigilant monitoring; the virus spreads quickly, especially in shelters, and while there is no cure, prevention through vaccines and community programs like Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release is essential.

via firstcoastnews.com|

#cat-virus #feline-panleukopenia #health

animal-health1 year ago•1 min saved

FWACC Urges Cat Vaccinations to Prevent Contagious Disease

Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control warns cat owners about the highly contagious and potentially deadly feline panleukopenia virus, emphasizing the importance of vaccination. They are partnering with Humane Fort Wayne to offer low-cost, walk-in vaccines to help prevent the spread of this disease, which affects rapidly dividing cells in cats and can be fatal if not vaccinated against.

via WANE 15|

#animal-health #cat-disease #cat-vaccines

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Pet Shelter Closure Due to Highly Contagious Cat Virus Outbreak"

An animal shelter in Toledo, Ohio has temporarily closed its doors to new adoptions due to an outbreak of feline panleukopenia, a highly contagious and often deadly virus among cats. The shelter has been closed for deep cleaning and will remain closed for at least another 10 days. Feline panleukopenia attacks and suppresses a cat's white blood cells, making them vulnerable to infections. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, loss of appetite, and lethargy. Kittens are particularly susceptible to the virus. The only treatment is supportive care, and the survival rate is low. The virus does not infect humans. The shelter is seeking donations and foster parents to help during this period.

via Newsweek|

#animal-shelter-closure #cat-virus-outbreak #contagious-disease

animal-welfare2 years ago•2 min saved

Pneumovirus Outbreak Forces Closure of Local Animal Shelter

The Wood County Humane Society in Ohio has been closed for over a week due to an outbreak of feline panleukopenia, a highly contagious and often deadly cat virus. The shelter staff has been deep cleaning the facility, and it will remain closed for at least another 10 days. Most of the cages and cat rooms are empty, and the remaining cats and kittens are quarantined. The virus can also be spread by humans, so the shelter is urging pet owners to ensure their cats are vaccinated. Donations are needed to support the increased costs of cleaning and care.

via WTVG|

#animal-shelter #animal-welfare #cat-virus