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Veterinarian warns of deadly, contagious disease spreading in Portland area cats
Marilyn Deutsch
Updated Nov 11, 2021 | Posted on Nov 11, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) – A deadly and highly contagious disease is appearing in local cats and kittens after it was essentially eradicated.
The disease is called Feline Distemper Virus or feline panleukopenia, and a local veterinarian tells us the resurgence is alarming.
“That’s typically the most common sign – the diarrhea, extreme lethargy, weakness and falling over,” said Vista Pet Hospital’s Dr. Jessica Thompson.
Thompson said in her 12 years as a vet in Portland, she’s never come into contact with a case of feline panleukopenia until this year. So far in 2021, she’s seen 25 cases...
Veterinarian warns of deadly, contagious disease spreading in Portland area cats
Marilyn Deutsch
Updated Nov 11, 2021 | Posted on Nov 11, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) – A deadly and highly contagious disease is appearing in local cats and kittens after it was essentially eradicated.
The disease is called Feline Distemper Virus or feline panleukopenia, and a local veterinarian tells us the resurgence is alarming.
“That’s typically the most common sign – the diarrhea, extreme lethargy, weakness and falling over,” said Vista Pet Hospital’s Dr. Jessica Thompson.
Thompson said in her 12 years as a vet in Portland, she’s never come into contact with a case of feline panleukopenia until this year. So far in 2021, she’s seen 25 cases...