Panleukopenia — also known as feline distemper — can be fatal within a few days. Here are the signs to look for.

By Tom Ewing

Vomiting, severe diarrhea, diminished appetite, fever, lethargy, progressive weight loss, weakness, nervous system damage: These are among the signs of a disease called panleukopenia — also known as feline distemper — an illness of cats, most frequently of kittens, for which there is no specific antiviral medication.

Feline distemper is an illness of cats, but kittens are especially susceptible. There are several highly effective vaccines that provide cats with long-lasting immunity.

Fortunately, several highly effective vaccines are available to provide cats with long-lasting immunity against the microorganism responsible for spreading the disease — feline parvovirus (FPV). …

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