The panleukopenia virus attacks and destroys white blood cells, weakening the immune system and putting the animal at a greater risk of contracting other. Spanish animal health information resources recursos. Revaccination should take place at 1 year of age after kitten vaccination or 1 year after the primary course in older cats. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the msd vet manual. Today,itisanuncommondisease,dueinlargeparttothe availabilityanduseofveryeffectivevaccines. Feline panleukopenia update on prevention and treatment. Panleucopenia felina avma also in english as feline panleukopenia. However, in some countries vaccines are only licensed for use from 8 9 weeks of age. Inthepast,felinepanleukopeniafpwasaleadingcauseofdeathin cats. Feline panleukopenia is an important infectocontagious disease of domestic feline, es pecially in. Nc veterinary history free animal health resources recursos en espanol. Vaccination against panleukopenia is considered core. This pathogen may survive in the environment for several months and is highly resistant to some disinfectants. Disease information fact sheet feline panleukopenia.
Thereafter, cats should be vaccinated no more frequently than once every 3 years. Feline panleukopenia virus fpv infects all felids as well as raccoons, mink and foxes. Feline panleukopenia fp is a highly contagious viral disease of cats caused by the feline parvovirus. Overview of feline panleukopenia generalized conditions. In cats panleukopenia, also called feline distemper, in cats, including risk factors, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.