A recent finding on the circulation of a type of animal virus, made by a researcher from the National University of Colombia (UNAL), raises concerns about the fact that, although it is not dangerous in principle, it could affect the…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – There’s a virus affecting cats at the Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center, and it could be fatal. According to a social media post, Animal Control says it’s called “panleukopenia.” It’s said to be spread…
Last May, in MMWR: Serologic Evidence of HPAI A(H5N1) Virus Infection in a Veterinary Professional Exposed to an Infected Domestic Cat we looked at a probable cat-to-human transmission of HPAI H5N1. Last week the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) Journal published…
A highly contagious and often fatal cat disease is spreading through East Idaho, prompting warnings from local animal shelters and veterinary clinics urging cat owners to make sure their felines are vaccinated. The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter said on Facebook…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A highly contagious and "potentially life-threatening" virus for cats has been identified at an animal center in Springfield. In a Facebook post, the Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center said feline panleukopenia (also known as panleuk) was…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – The Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center has just announced a pause on stray cat acceptance due to the discovery a contagious cat virus, feline panleukopenia, there at the facility. According to the shelter’s statement, Panleukopenia is…
Two kittens lying on the grass SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A highly contagious and potentially life-threatening virus in cats has been identified at the Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center. “We believe in being transparent with our community, so we want…
Bird Flu and Cats in Felines: the news, the names and what changed.
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