"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.