Feline Core Vaccines: Panleukopenia

Question 1

What is Panleukopenia? (2)

Answer 1

Feline infectious enteritis

Question 2

What is Panleukopenia the leading cause of death in? (2)

Answer 2

1. kittens

2. feral cats

Question 3

What other animals (not cats) can get infected with Panleukopenia? (3)

Answer 3

1. minks
2. ferrets
3. raccoons

Question 4

How does Panleukopenia interact with the environment?

Answer 4

Hardy, withstands heat, cold, and most disinfectants

Question 5

How long does Panleukopenia survive in the environment?

Answer 5

can survive for years

Question 6

What is the only effective disinfectant against Panleukopenia?

Answer 6

bleach

Question 7

How is Panleukopenia shed? (4)

Answer 7

1. large numbers in feces
2. vomitus
3. urine
4. saliva

Question 8

How is Panleukopenia spread?

Answer 8

direct contact

Question 9

What is the Peracute form of Panleukopenia? (4)

Answer 9

1. rapidly fatal
2. severe abdominal pain
3. crying
4. sudden collapse

Question 10

What is the Acute form of Panleukopenia? (4)

Answer 10

1. colic
2. fever
3. shock
4. death

Question 11

What do animals with Panleukopenia look like? (2)

Answer 11

1. Hunched posture

2. “hanging over water bowl”

Question 12

How is Panleukopenia treated? (2)

Answer 12

1. supportive care

2. antibiotics