Managing Feline Panleukopenia In A Shelter
Dr. Annette Litster, Director of Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, discusses managing Feline Panleukopenia in a shelter setting and shares some of her latest research findings.
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Why is Feline Panleukopenia Virus a concern for animal shelters?
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It is an interesting virus to study from a scientific standpoint
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It is responsible for the death of a large number of cats in the shelter environment
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It is transmittable to people
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Its impact is unknown because there have been no scientific studies on it
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None of the above
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B. It is responsible for the death of a large number of cats in the shelter environment -
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Which of the following are characteristics of the Feline Panleukopenia Virus?
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It is a highly infectious agent
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There are many disinfectant products that will not kill the virus
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It is difficult to get rid of in the environment and can remain infectious at room temperature for at least one year
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Young (2 – 5 months old) unvaccinated kittens are most at risk to contracting the virus
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All of the above
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E. All of the above -
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Feline Panleukopenia Virus is transmitted via:
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Direct contact
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Environmental contamination (oro-fecal, nasal droplets, fomites)
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Pre-natal (crossing the placenta in pregnant queens)
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From nasal discharge from humans to susceptible kittens
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(a), (b) and (c)
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E. (a), (b) and (c) -
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The results of the Chicago Area Feline Panleukopenia Virus Study demonstrated:
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There is a seasonality peak (summer) of infection by the virus
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The Chicago area does not have statistically significant Feline Panleukopenia Virus exposure
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Feline Panleukopenia Virus does not have a high mortality rate
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Mothers infected with Feline Panleukopenia Virus do not pass the virus to their kittens
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None of the above
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A. There is a seasonality peak (summer) of infection by the virus -
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Diagnosis of Feline Panleukopenia Virus is based solely on the Fecal Antigen Test (IDEXX SNAP Parvo Test) because it is not affected by the shedding of the virus.
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True
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False
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B. False -
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What are the clinical signs of infection with Feline Panleukopenia Virus?
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Lameness, diarrhea, bleeding from the nasal passages, ocular discharge, sneezing
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Depression, open sores, vomiting, difficulty urinating, ulcerated mucus membranes, anemia
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Anorexia, depression, fever, dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, signs of shock, acute death
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Ravenous appetite, unbalanced walking, hair loss, diarrhea, increased heart rate, dehydration
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None of the above
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C. Anorexia, depression, fever, dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, signs of shock, acute death -
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There is no curative treatment for Feline Panleukopenia Virus; treatment is supportive.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Quarantine procedures after a Feline Panleukopenia Virus outbreak involves:
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Quarantine for a period of 14 days after contact with infected cat
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Cease intake, if possible
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Separate clinical cases, in contact but not clinical, incoming cats, and kittens
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Continue vaccination protocols
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Handle quarantined cats last
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All of the above
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F. All of the above -
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Which is NOT true about Feline Panleukopenia Virus vaccination in a shelter environment:
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Most cats, with a few exceptions, should receive a modified live vaccine of Feline Panleukopenia Virus immediately upon intake
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The Feline Panleukopenia Virus vaccine provides complete protection against the disease
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Time to protection for Modified Live Vaccine of Feline Panleukopenia Virus is 3 days
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Vaccination with a Feline Panleukopenia Virus vaccine is unlikely to be helpful once clinical signs commence
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Feline Panleukopenia modified live vaccine should not be given to kittens less than 4 weeks of age or pregnant queens
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B. The Feline Panleukopenia Virus vaccine provides complete protection against the disease -
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If a Feline Panleukopenia Virus outbreak does occur, the shelter should:
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Hide the condition until the outbreak is gone
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Allow the adoption of all cats to continue; disclosure of the outbreak is not necessary and will only cause people to be scared
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Advise local shelters, veterinary clinics, rescue organizations as well as recent adopters and foster caregivers of at-risk cats
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Discontinue all communication with the media to prevent a scare within the community
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Shut down the shelter for at least one year so that it can be completely disinfected
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C. Advise local shelters, veterinary clinics, rescue organizations as well as recent adopters and foster caregivers of at-risk cats -
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