Companion Animals

Cat Feline Panleukopenia: Vaccination and Outbreak Prevention

Evidence-based information about cat feline panleukopenia: vaccination and outbreak prevention for animal welfare improvement.

Key Facts

Welfare Considerations

Unvaccinated cats that contract panleukopenia experience severe vomiting, diarrhoea, and immunosuppression. Mortality is high without intensive supportive care. Rescue centres and multi-cat environments are high-risk settings where outbreaks can cause significant suffering and high mortality. Vaccination is the most effective and cost-efficient welfare intervention available.

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