Feline Panleukopenia - causes, pathology, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment

Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious viral disease of cats and some related mammals. It does not affect dogs. FPV, like most parvoviruses, has a tropism for actively dividing cells. Clinical signs include fever, depression, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea. In kittens infected during the perinatal period, the disease presents as wobbly cat syndrome. Diagnosis is often based on clinical signs and history. Treatment involves fluid therapy and supportive care.
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References:
Aiello SE, Moses MA, Allen DG, Constable PD, Dart A, Davies PR, Quesenberry KE, Reeves PT, Sharma JM. 2016. The Merck Veterinary Manual. 11th ed. Kenilworth, NJ, USA: Merck & Co., Inc.
MacLachlan NJ, Dubovi EJ, Barthold SW, Swayne DE, Winton JR. 2017. Fenner's Veterinary Virology. 5th ed. London, UK: Academic Press.

[@mainlineyura516]

Super helpful thank you

[@mainlineyura516]

Super helpful video thank you ❤️ My cat has been diagnosed for Panleu and he hasn't been vaccinated yet and only 4 mos. Now on the 11th day he starts to recover and getting better everyday

[@VetSkye]

Good to hear that he's getting better!

[@sevjimeno8128]

Does he had seizures?

[@mainlineyura516]

@@sevjimeno8128 No he didn't

[@jeannasalima1285]

I lost my cat to this virus today...

[@mikelouis9389]

In 1974 I lost my first cat, a kitten, to a mass outbreak of this virus in North Carolina when I was in the USAF. I am so glad that your friend is recovering?

[@ricaromerosa7933]

Very informative! Great animation 🥰

[@VetSkye]

Thank you Doc Rica!!

[@peachbeach9471]

@@VetSkye is it contagious?

[@Jahan-haider]

Very informative vedio mam ❤

[@heidiholtz4382]

Love it!

[@VetSkye]

Thank you!

[@Nonyeea]

um do you love the killer virus or the explanation?

[@suvadeepmallik2087]

Hello, tomorow one of my cat died because of panlukopenia. on that day I vccinated my other cats. my question is, are they safe now? Sympoms are not visible they are eating properly and im giving them immunity booster.

[@suzananikolova3456]

Use Virbagen Omega

[@lizzobadsbn8199]

Can you tell me. How to do like this video

[@drsureshkumarpillai]

A Great Presentation dear

[@VetSkye]

Thank you!

[@leosgarden7721]

One of our foster mom lost her litter to the virus

[@VetSkye]

Oh nooooo I'm sorry that happened

[@Tumoxa89]

I've heard that a cat that survived this disease stays contagious for the rest of its life (or for a very long time). Is this true?

[@Movt_S]

I hope not

[@Tumoxa89]

@@Movt_S Well, I was asking because my cat had panleukopenia 4 years ago, and I was wondering if he's still a carrier. I've adopted a second kitten about 8 months ago, and so far so good - no panleukopenia, despite them even using the same litterbox often. So I guess it's not true, at least not in my case.

[@arlenesuriaga3471]

my cats suffering till now no survive and still going on

[@Aloysiaalexis]

It's 4th week I'm taking my cat to the vet she is pooping bloody, doctor gave her something to stop motion but she is still pooping blood and has gone weak. What to do I lost 1 cat already I don't wanna lose more.

[@ricardopattinson9318]

Unfortunately there's little we can do to help them, doctors can only infus them to help them fight off the infection. The rest is up to the cat immune systems. My cat was diagnosed with it, 2 days after the virus infected him, he died a day later in care. He was only 6 months old

[@hanayunita7149]

does it help the cat if they've been vaccinated once? my cat got diagnosed for panleukopenia but i'va vaccinated him once

[@VetSkye]

That depends. Their immune system may not have created sufficient antibodies if they still had maternal antibodies present when they were vaccinated, among other factors that could affect immunization as well. I explain the effect of maternal antibodies and vaccination in greater detail here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4K5k6ubj9x6a80

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

@@VetSkye Very helpful. Thank you.

[@tiktokworld8030]

My cat has been suffering from diarrhoea from many days. Last thursday he vomited and having difficulty to poop.his belly swellen and have stomachech. Then I notice he pooping just mucuse like clear water.and its flowing out automatically.what kind of dieseas is that.!! I am so worried for him.😥😥

[@VetSkye]

Oh nooo. Poor kitty. Do bring him to your vet, so they can perform diagnostics and recommend the appropriate treatment. Wishing him the best and a get well soon!

[@snehamariyam5479]

Same situation in my cats 3 were die suddenly after showing the symptoms of this virus .what kind of treatment do for my cats?

[@suzananikolova3456]

@@snehamariyam5479 When my 3 months kitten got this virus I had to leave her 8 days in intensive care sonde feeding IV antibiotics but what really made the difference was using medication called Virbagen Omega 5 days injections and after 2 weeks 5 more plus vitamin E and probiotics in the food after she starts eating - they said it was so rare a cat to survive but this is the right treatment believe me

[@evarohackova3919]

Trochu zle je rozumieť a obraz je trošku rozmazaný. No, vďaka za video.