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Guilford Co. Animal Shelter Halts Cat Intake Due to Virus Outbreak

Guilford County Animal Services has paused cat intake due to an outbreak of feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) among kittens. The shelter is quarantining 28 cats to prevent the virus's spread and has euthanized two severely affected kittens. The shelter, already near capacity, is urging the public to foster or adopt cats to help manage the situation.

via WXII12 Winston-Salem|

#animal-shelter #cat-quarantine #feline-panleukopenia-virus

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"Cat Intake Halted in Guilford County Amid Contagious Virus Outbreak"

Guilford County Animal Services has paused the intake of cats and kittens due to an outbreak of the highly contagious and potentially fatal feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) at their shelter. All cats currently in the shelter are under a 10-day quarantine. The virus can spread through shared living spaces or litter boxes, and cat owners are advised to discuss FPV vaccinations with their vets.

via WGHP FOX8 Greensboro|

#animal-services #cat-quarantine #feline-panleukopenia-virus