🐈 Feline panleukopenia
A very contagious virus: vomiting, diarrhoea and dullness; vaccination is the best protection.
What is it?
A very contagious and serious viral disease (feline parvovirus), especially in unvaccinated kittens. The virus survives for months in the environment.
Signs
- Severe dullness, fever and poor appetite.
- Vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration.
- A sharp drop in white blood cells on a blood test.
How does it spread?
Faeces, secretions, tools, clothes and shoes; the virus resists many common disinfectants.
Prevention
- Vaccinate kittens and adults on your vet's schedule (a core vaccine).
- Quarantine new and sick cats.
- Disinfect with products that kill this virus, as your vet advises.
🚨 When to call the vet at once
Any kitten vomiting or with diarrhoea and dullness is an emergency: see a vet at once.
📱 How Zajel helps
Zajel sets the kitten vaccine tasks after the birth and reminds you of the next dose.
This information is general. Diagnosis and doses always stay with your vet.
Sources: Merck Veterinary Manual · International Cat Care
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