US - Colorado: Brighton residents warned after ‘unusually high number’ of dead cats reported - Feline Panleukopenia virus (FPV) identified

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Brighton residents warned after ‘unusually high number’ of dead cats reported

by: Maddie Rhodes
Posted: Jan 3, 2024 / 12:19 PM MST
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BRIGHTON, Colo. (KDVR) — Locals are being warned after a mysterious illness is causing an unusually high amount of cats around Brighton to fall sick or die.

This outbreak comes right after the respiratory disease found in dogs across Colorado. While the illness isn’t known to transfer to cats, felines aren’t in the clear.
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https://kdvr.com/news/local/brighton-residents-warned-unusually-high-number-dead-cats-reported/

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Brighton PD@BrightonPolice

COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION FOR CAT OWNERS AND CARETAKERS: Brighton Animal Welfare has identified an unusually high number of sick or deceased cats in the Brighton East Farms neighborhood, pictured here.

​11:51 AM · Jan 3, 2024​​

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See also:
CO: Veterinarians concerned as “unusual” respiratory illness spreads amongst dogs in Colorado Springs - is it COVID-19?

https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum...ngst-dogs-in-colorado-springs-is-it-covid-19​

 

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Cats are getting sick and dying in a Brighton neighborhood

by Belen Ward
January 3, 2024
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Kylynn McTague, Brighton Police Department Public Information and Engagement Manager, said a definitive cause was not determined, but the Feline Panleukopenia virus (FPV) was identified among the sick cats.

FPV, also called feline parvo or feline distemper, is highly contagious and especially deadly to kittens. It is spread via contact with infected feces and fleas and can survive for more than year on the ground. Several vaccines for the virus do exist, so feral cats and cats living among many other cats are most likely to be infected.
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“It is most commonly seen in cats 3-5 months of age, and death from FPV is more common at this age. This virus does not infect humans and is different from canine distemper parvovirus. This virus spreads from urine, stool, and nasal secretions from infected cats to susceptible cats and fomites,” Lingus said.
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https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/...ng-sick-and-dying-in-a-brighton-neighborhood/

 

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