`This could be prevented with just normal vaccinations,` Wachner said.
`Cats are among the most neglected domestic animals in the country,` adding that they also need regular exams.
Dr. Nancy Frank, acting state veterinarian, said panleukopenia mostly affects kittens, because their immune systems aren`t strong enough to ward off the disease. `It usually shows up in animal shelters, where there are a lot of stray cats brought in without their shots,` Frank said. `In a kitten, it can wipe out 98 percent of the cells in a 24-hour period. It`s really quick,` said Ellen Newton, a veterinarian assistant at the center.
Animal health officials are urging pet owners to keep cats indoors.
Source: www.promedmail.org
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