Feline Core Vaccines: Panleukopenia Flashcards
1
Q
What is Panleukopenia? (2)
A
Feline infectious enteritis
2
Q
What is Panleukopenia the leading cause of death in? (2)
A
- kittens
2. feral cats
3
Q
What other animals (not cats) can get infected with Panleukopenia? (3)
A
- minks
- ferrets
- raccoons
4
Q
How does Panleukopenia interact with the environment?
A
Hardy, withstands heat, cold, and most disinfectants
5
Q
How long does Panleukopenia survive in the environment?
A
can survive for years
6
Q
What is the only effective disinfectant against Panleukopenia?
A
bleach
7
Q
How is Panleukopenia shed? (4)
A
- large numbers in feces
- vomitus
- urine
- saliva
8
Q
How is Panleukopenia spread?
A
direct contact
9
Q
What is the Peracute form of Panleukopenia? (4)
A
- rapidly fatal
- severe abdominal pain
- crying
- sudden collapse
10
Q
What is the Acute form of Panleukopenia? (4)
A
- colic
- fever
- shock
- death
11
Q
What do animals with Panleukopenia look like? (2)
A
- Hunched posture
2. “hanging over water bowl”
12
Q
How is Panleukopenia treated? (2)
A
- supportive care
2. antibiotics
