How widespread is Feline Distemper?
Panleukopenia is extremely widespread. It is anywhere and everywhere. Because the virus is highly stable at room temperature, it can last on surfaces and within environments for years. Most cleaning agents do not kill the virus, nor does freezing. Contact with bleach for no less than ten minutes will deactivate the virus. Due to its stable nature, it’s said to be “universal.” In fact, almost every cat will be exposed to the virus by the age of one year old. What are the symptoms of panleukopenia? The symptoms of Feline Distemper include fever, vomiting, lethargy, seizures, depression, & lack of appetite. The lack of appetite usually comes first, followed by fever, vomiting and dehydration. Some cats will only show mild depression or lethargy. Cats are very good at hiding diseases and by the time the cat shows the easier-to-spot symptoms of the disease, he may already be severely ill. How is panleukopenia transmitted? The virus is shed through body fluids – urine, saliva, nasal discharg
