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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.
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.
Dozens of Himalayan cats and kittens have been mysteriously abandoned in the Wheaton area, with several of them testing positive for feline panleukopenia virus, a highly contagious and deadly parvovirus. The virus could have been easily prevented with a routine vaccine, leading to concerns about mistreatment or neglect by the owner. The Montgomery County Cat Coalition is working to rescue and find homes for the abandoned cats, while also investigating the situation with the help of local authorities. The public is urged to report any sightings of abandoned Himalayan cats and to consider volunteering or adopting other rescue cats.