Feline panleukopenia

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Viral disease
Viral disease Feline panleukopenia

Overview

Etiology

Viral disease

Host Species

Cats, Exotic canid, Wild felid

Associated Microorganisms

Feline parvovirus Cause

Clinical Signs

Pyrexia

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Hypothermia

Depression

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Panleukopenia posture

Severe dehydration

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Vomiting

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Diarrhea

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Abdominal pain

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Ataxia

Hypermetria

Dysmetria

Incoordination

Retinal dysplasia

Diagnosis

Virus isolation and identification

Paired serum antibody titer measurement

Electron microscopy of feces

Complete blood count

Histopathological examination

Treatment

Continuous intravenous balanced fluid and electrolyte therapy

Temporary food withholding

Sodium bicarbonate supplementation

Propantheline bromide therapy

Ampicillin therapy

Gentamicin therapy

Hydrocortisone succinate therapy

Multivitamin supplementation

Atropine sulfate therapy

Vitamin A supplementation

Immune serum administration

Whole blood transfusion

Antiemetic therapy

Prevention & Control

Routine vaccination with modified live vaccine

Routine vaccination with inactivated vaccine

Initial vaccination at 8 to 10 weeks

Booster vaccination at 12 weeks

Booster vaccination every 3 years

Environmental disinfection with bleach dilution

Environmental disinfection with formalin

Restriction from outdoor exposure during acute disease

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