tdierikx Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Breaking news this morning... Blacktown Pound and other facilities refusing to take in cats at the moment... http://www.theage.com.au/nsw/feline-panleukopenia-virus-resurfaces-in-western-sydney-after-40-years-20170207-gu7qab.html Feline panleukopenia virus resurfaces in western Sydney after 40 years A highly-contagious cat virus not seen in Sydney for 40 years has resurfaced in a western Sydney pound. Blacktown Council's Animal Holding Facility was forced to close its doors to cats after the outbreak of feline panleukopenia virus, commonly referred to as feline enteritis. "This is a highly contagious, life-threating viral disease for the cat population," Blacktown Mayor Stephen Bali said in a statement on Tuesday. "It has not been seen in Sydney for some 40 years, and many people have therefore stopped vaccinating against it. "As a result, it is now attacking a largely unprotected cat population." At least three other pounds and animal facilities are understood to have closed their doors to cats after an outbreak of the virus, including RSPCA centres at Yagoona and Gunnedah and the Animal Welfare League facility at Kemps Creek. "Please do not bring cats to our Animal Holding Facility until we are sure the epidemic has passed, and because other facilities across Sydney are affected, cat owners need to check the status of any facility where cats are held," Mr Bali said. Veterinary expert Vanessa Barrs has advised cat-owners to ensure their animals are vaccinated against the disease. "Disease in cats is caused by two parvoviruses - small DNA viruses. The main one is feline panleukopenia virus but parvoviruses that infect dogs can also cause the disease in cats," Professor Barrs said. AAP T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 That's bad news for cats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Very bad if the cats haven't been vaccinated for it... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 It's not pretty. The outbreak has been occurring for many weeks now, but glad the message it getting out to the wider population. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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