Veterinarians have referred to as on cat homeowners to vaccinate their pets in opposition to an epidemic of cat typhus.
A spate of circumstances have been reported in Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin), Angoulême (Charente) and Liévin (Pas-de-Calais).
They say kittens needs to be initially vaccinated from an early age, round eight weeks, with a second injection a month later, adopted by a booster jab after one 12 months.
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Highly contagious amongst cats however no threat to people
Cat typhus, also referred to as feline panleukopenia, is very contagious and is transmitted by way of contact with faeces and urine, in addition to objects which have been contaminated by an contaminated cat.
It is proof against warmth, in addition to to many widespread disinfectants, solvents and detergents.
It doesn’t have an effect on people however can severely impair cats’ well being, affecting their organs, gut and bone marrow, in addition to inflicting digestive issues.
Without swift medical therapy, it may be deadly.
Symptoms normally seem round two to seven days after an infection and embody acute vomiting, diarrhoea and a fever.
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