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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.
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.
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.