Managing Feline Panleukopenia In A Shelter

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2. Why is Feline Panleukopenia Virus a concern for animal shelters?

It is an interesting virus to study from a scientific standpoint

It is responsible for the death of a large number of cats in the shelter environment

It is transmittable to people

Its impact is unknown because there have been no scientific studies on it

None of the above

3. Which of the following are characteristics of the Feline Panleukopenia Virus?

It is a highly infectious agent

There are many disinfectant products that will not kill the virus

Young (2 – 5 months old) unvaccinated kittens are most at risk to contracting the virus

All of the above

4. 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.

True

False

5. What are the clinical signs of infection with Feline Panleukopenia Virus?

Lameness, diarrhea, bleeding from the nasal passages, ocular discharge, sneezing

Depression, open sores, vomiting, difficulty urinating, ulcerated mucus membranes, anemia

Anorexia, depression, fever, dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, signs of shock, acute death

Ravenous appetite, unbalanced walking, hair loss, diarrhea, increased heart rate, dehydration

None of the above

6. There is no curative treatment for Feline Panleukopenia Virus; treatment is supportive.

True

False

7. Quarantine procedures after a Feline Panleukopenia Virus outbreak involves:

Quarantine for a period of 14 days after contact with infected cat

Cease intake, if possible

Separate clinical cases, in contact but not clinical, incoming cats, and kittens

Continue vaccination protocols

Handle quarantined cats last

All of the above

8. If a Feline Panleukopenia Virus outbreak does occur, the shelter should:

Hide the condition until the outbreak is gone

Advise local shelters, veterinary clinics, rescue organizations as well as recent adopters and foster caregivers of at-risk cats

Discontinue all communication with the media to prevent a scare within the community

Shut down the shelter for at least one year so that it can be completely disinfected

9. Feline Panleukopenia Virus is transmitted via:

Direct contact

Environmental contamination (oro-fecal, nasal droplets, fomites)

Pre-natal (crossing the placenta in pregnant queens)

From nasal discharge from humans to susceptible kittens

(a), (b) and (c)

10. Which is NOT true about Feline Panleukopenia Virus vaccination in a shelter environment:

Most cats, with a few exceptions, should receive a modified live vaccine of Feline Panleukopenia Virus immediately upon intake

The Feline Panleukopenia Virus vaccine provides complete protection against the disease

Time to protection for Modified Live Vaccine of Feline Panleukopenia Virus is 3 days

Vaccination with a Feline Panleukopenia Virus vaccine is unlikely to be helpful once clinical signs commence

Feline Panleukopenia modified live vaccine should not be given to kittens less than 4 weeks of age or pregnant queens

11. The results of the Chicago Area Feline Panleukopenia Virus Study demonstrated:

There is a seasonality peak (summer) of infection by the virus

The Chicago area does not have statistically significant Feline Panleukopenia Virus exposure

Feline Panleukopenia Virus does not have a high mortality rate

Mothers infected with Feline Panleukopenia Virus do not pass the virus to their kittens

None of the above