¿Qué es la enfermedad conocida como panleucopenia que afecta a los gatos?
La enfermedad denominada como panleucopenia, o conocida erróneamente como el "Covid de los felinos", es una enfermedad viral altamente infecciosa que ataca principalmente el sistema inmunológico, digestivo y la médula ósea de los gatos.
TL;DR
- Panleukopenia is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cats' immune, digestive systems, and bone marrow.
- The IDPYBA denies reports of increased cases and confirms a vaccine exists for prevention and control.
- The virus exclusively affects cats and is not transmitted to dogs or humans, though it can spread silently among felines via surfaces.
- The IDPYBA advises against abandoning or stigmatizing cats, encouraging reliance on credible information sources.
- Recommendations include keeping vaccinations up-to-date (especially the Feline Triple vaccine), seeking veterinary care for symptoms, isolating infected cats, disinfecting spaces and objects, and not abandoning affected animals.