What are the symptoms of feline panleukopenia (feline parvovirus)?

Repeated vomiting. Diarrhoea, sometimes with blood. Extreme lethargy. High fever or hypothermia. Complete refusal of food and water. Rapid dehydration

Is Feline panleukopenia (feline parvovirus) contagious?

Yes, feline panleukopenia (feline parvovirus) spreads between animals.

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Feline panleukopenia (feline parvovirus)

An extremely serious viral disease, the feline equivalent of parvovirus. It attacks the intestine and the immune system. Mortality is very high in unvaccinated kittens.

Veterinary emergency🐈 Cats Contagious

This may be a veterinary emergency

IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY. Any kitten with vomiting + diarrhoea + lethargy must see the vet right now.

Symptoms to watch for

• Repeated vomiting
• Diarrhoea, sometimes with blood
• Extreme lethargy
• High fever or hypothermia
• Complete refusal of food and water
• Rapid dehydration

Causes

A highly resistant virus that survives for months in the environment. It is spread through faeces and secretions. Unvaccinated kittens, shelters and colonies are the high-risk settings.

Diagnosis

A faecal test plus blood work (a drastic drop in white blood cells, hence the name "panleukopenia").

Treatment

EMERGENCY. Hospitalisation with intensive fluid therapy, antiemetics, antibiotics and supportive care. There is no home treatment.

Prevention

VACCINATION: this is a CORE (essential) vaccine for all cats. Kitten schedule plus boosters.

When should you see the vet?

IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY. Any kitten with vomiting + diarrhoea + lethargy must see the vet right now.

Consult a vet 24 h emergency vets nearby

WetAi guides you and takes you to the vet; it does not diagnose.

Notice: this information is for general guidance and educational purposes only. It does NOT replace diagnosis or treatment by a registered veterinary surgeon. If you notice any symptoms, always consult a professional. Wallapets accepts no responsibility for the use of this information without veterinary supervision.