Feline Panleukopenia

Question 1

Treatment of Feline Panleukopenia

Answer 1

Aggressive Supportive Therapy:
-Fluids and electrolytes
-Tube or Force Feeding
-Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics

Question 2

What is Feline Panleukopenia caused by?

Answer 2

A DNA virus closely related to canine parvovirus

Question 3

Who is at risk for Feline Panleukopenia?

Answer 3

Young unvaccinated cats and feral cats

Question 4

How is Feline Panleukopenia Transmitted?

Answer 4

Direct Contact or Contaminated Environment

Question 5

Where does the Feline Panleukopenia virus multiply in the Neonate?

Answer 5

In actively dividing cells of the:
Brain
Bone Marrow
Lymphoid Tissue

*Causes Cell Destruction

Question 6

What are 3 Gastrointestinal Clinical
Signs of Feline Panleukopenia?

Answer 6

Anorexia
Vomiting
Diarrhea

Question 7

Diagnosis of Feline Panleukopenia (3)

Answer 7

CBC: moderate to severe panleukopenia

Positive Snap Test

Serum Antibody Titers

Question 8

What defects does Feline Panleukopenia cause in neonates?

Answer 8

Cerebellar and Retinal Defects

Question 9

What are 2 possible effects of Feline Panleukopenia on a fetus?

Answer 9

1. Death
2. Spontaneous Abortion

Question 10

What are 3 non-specific clinical signs of Feline Panleukopenia?

Answer 10

Fever, Depression and Dehydration