Thai News Agency 27 Aug. – After having news about “Feline measles fever” Outbreak until a cat has died in Phetchabun Province. Maybe cat slaves are worried, right? That our beloved cat has symptoms Or whether feline measles or not We will bring you all to get to know feline measles.
Feline measles (Feline Distemper) Caused by feline parvovirus (FPV) or infectious bowel disease in cats, FPV has been persistent at room temperature and in the environment for years. Can tolerate heat and cold. The infection is easily destroyed with a 6 percent white detergent.
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Symptoms of feline panleukopenia
– Acute flu
-seep
– anorexia
– diarrhea
– The body is severely tired
Most young cats die quickly. Feline measles is not a contagious disease between humans and animals.
The incubation period of 2-7 days. Cats can become infected with feline panleukopenia through direct contact from sick cats to others. Especially through feces Food container Water in the cage or cat litter Ground contaminated with virus
Preventing feline panleukopenia
The vaccination is given to kittens at 8-9 weeks of age and should be repeated at least 2 times, each time 4 weeks apart, then recommended for the following year. And it is recommended that during the period when the vaccine has not been completed, the cat should not be taken outside to prevent infection.
Thanks for information from: Miss Nichara Chom Tha Mai (General Medicine Clinic, Neurological Clinic Muang Ek Animal Hospital)
