Yes—they’re actually two names for the same disease. 🐾
Feline panleukopenia, also commonly called feline distemper, is a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral illness in cats. It’s caused by the feline panleukopenia virus (FPV), which belongs to the parvovirus family.
🧬 Key Facts:
- Other names: Feline parvo, cat plague, feline infectious enteritis
- Targets: Bone marrow, intestines, and immune system
- Symptoms: High fever, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and sudden death in severe cases
- Transmission: Through bodily fluids, contaminated surfaces, or even human hands
- Prevention: Vaccination is highly effective and considered essential for all cats
So whether someone calls it panleukopenia or distemper, they’re talking about the same serious disease. If you’re caring for a cat, especially a kitten, vaccination is the best defense.
Ringbio’s Feline panleukopenia IgG Antibody ELISA Kit is based on an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to detect panleukopenia virus (also known as feline parvovirus ) specific antibodies in feline serum and plasma, moreover, it can be used in the supervision of FPV vaccine antibody levels in cats.
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