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... What I would like to tell you about today is what caused the death of Esmeralda; panleukopenia, more often referred to as feline distemper. I want you to know which types of cats are most susceptible to it and how those cats become infected, what happens to the cat once it has been infected, and what needs to be done to a cat that has contracted feline distemper. ... Croteau also stated that you are most likely to find outbreaks of feline distemper in urban areas during the warmer months, and areas where groups of cats are quartered such as kennels, pet shops, and humane shelters. ...
The Department of Natural Resources has a website detailing the transmission of feline distemper. They stated that feline distemper virus is shed in all body secretions and excretions of affected animals. ... They state that feline distemper usually begins suddenly with a high fever. ... The Pet Service Drug and Disease Reference Library website suggests that signs of feline distemper can vary in severity from very mild to extreme. ... Feline distemper is so prevalent and the signs so varied that any sick cat should be taken to a veterinarian for a definite diagnosis. ...
Feline distemper is controlled in several ways.
Approximate Word count = 987 Approximate Pages = 3.9 (250 words per page double spaced)
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