This just handed to me! ~~ There is a "Feline Panleukopenia Outbreak in LA County" I wanted to let everyone know how you can protect your cat, and how it is very contagious. Panleukopenia is an often viral disease of cats that causes fever, vomiting, diarrhea, extreme dehydration and/or sudden death. It is a really stubborn virus. Your cat may become infected by the simple fact that you shared a cat carrier! This is serious.....
You ask, how is it transmitted?
There could be no symptoms for weeks!
The virus is only killed by bleach (half a cup per 1 gallon water)--Go clean that carrier you just let your friend borrow!
The good news is there is a vaccine called FVRCP, but it must be received at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age with a booster no later than a year following the last dose.The virus is only killed by bleach (half a cup per 1 gallon water)--Go clean that carrier you just let your friend borrow!
You ask, how is it transmitted?
- Contaminated human hands or clothes (Stop petting other cats for now....
- Direct contact with infected cats
- Contaminated environment (Yes cat carriers, beds, litter boxes)
- Pre-natal-a mother can transmit the virus to her unborn kittens
- Infected cats can still shed the virus up to 6 weeks after they recover (If the make it.....)
