Two cats caught panleukopenia after sterilization surgery

Abstract

Feline infectious panleukopenia, also known as Feline Parvovirus (FPV), is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects felines. Characterized by fever, severe gastrointestinal disorders, and leukopenia, this disease poses a significant threat to cat populations. This paper aims to highlight the clinical manifestations observed in two 9-month-old cats, one male and one female, who developed symptoms of FPV after being sterilized. It emphasizes the suspicion of indirect transmission of feline panleukopenia, the varying treatment outcomes, the hematological markers that may predict prognosis, and the importance of an accurate diagnosis of this disease. The male cat exhibited the most severe symptoms, initially presenting with hypersalivation and oral ulcers, followed by high fever (up to 41°C), depression, anorexia, vomiting, severe dehydration, and diarrhea. Despite intensive care, the male cat succumbed to the disease after two days of treatement. The female cat displayed milder symptoms, including hypersalivation and oral ulcerations, but her condition was less severe compared to that of the male. This allowed her to make a full recovery after eight days of receiving symptomatic treatment. Diagnosis was confirmed using a rapid FPV antigen immunochromatographic test.