Companion Animals

Companion Cat Feline Parvovirus Prevention

Prevention of feline panleukopaenia (feline parvovirus) and welfare of affected cats.

Key Facts

Feline panleukopaenia causes severe bone marrow suppression and gastroenteritis
Vaccination provides highly effective protection and is core in most schedules
The virus is highly stable in the environment and difficult to eliminate
Unvaccinated kittens and adult cats in multi-cat environments are most at risk
Outbreaks in rescue populations cause significant welfare harm and mortality

Welfare Considerations

Feline panleukopaenia causes severe suffering and high mortality in unvaccinated cats, and vaccination is a welfare-essential preventive measure.

What You Can Do

Vaccinate your cat against feline parvovirus as part of core vaccination
Support rescue organisations with panleukopaenia vaccination programmes
Quarantine new cats before introducing to existing populations