My kitten has severe panleukopenia. How can I help him survive?

I am so sorry that this has happened to you and your family! Feline parvovirus also called feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious and often fatal disease with kittens being the most susceptible. Diagnosis can sometimes be confirmed using a fecal antigen test kit. However, because this fecal antigen is detectable only for a short time after infection, false-negative results are common. It sounds like this might have been the case with your kitten. Supportive therapy is the main course of treatment and prognosis is guarded. Because the virus is very hardy, it can remain infectious in your home for years, unless the environment can be appropriately disinfected with bleach.

A high calorie liquid diet such as viyo recuperation or royal canin gastrointestinal liquid diets are the easiest for her to digest when recovering, as well as oral electrolyte (salt and sugar solutions) which can be offered for her to drink or syringe fed. If the vomiting is still persistent she will require injectable fluids and nausea medications by your vet

Poor Tom. You can try to give him a chance with the vet, as cats who survive for five days with this have a much greater chance of recovery. In most cases, once a cat recovers from FP, it will not infect other cats through direct contact, but some recovered cats can shed the virus in their stool and urine for up to 6 weeks. Make sure your cat is vaccinated against it. If he does survive, no he may not always be a risk to other cats and he may not need long time treatment.

I am not sure if you mean to prevent other cats from getting sick or your cat from getting worse. I would recommend vaccinating all cats That come in contact with the sick cat. They should have 1 vaccine and than boostered 3-4 weeks later. Unfortunately for the sick cat panleukopenia is fatal. You can try supportive measures like iv fluids , antibiotics, probiotics and even a blood transfusion depending on illness level of the cat.

I am so sorry that Kevin has Panleuk. Unfortunately, if you try putting the antibiotic in the fluids, you will ruin what is left of the fluids. And, without knowing exactly how much of the fluids are left ( do you have a 250 ml bag, a 500 bag, or a liter bag ? ), & the mg/ml strength of the Oxidil, no one could calculate what you ask. If you can not make it to the clinic for one day, I would just wait for the following day to continue his treatment. This will not impact his overall treatment & recovery. Hopefully, he will make a full recovery very soon. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Take care.

I am so sorry to hear that MJ is so ill. Parvo is a serious illness and is best treated aggressively in the hospital. This is because they can give her IV fluids to keep her hydrated and medications by injection. If you bring her home, you will have to continue to give her fluids under the skin which is not as effective as IV fluids. You will also have to give her medications by mouth which she may vomit right back up. If you are able to continue to keep her in the hospital, this will give her the best chance of survival. If you are unable to keep her in the hospital, then you must be prepared to treat her constantly at home. They can survive this virus, but it usually takes very aggressive and constant treatment. Although even with aggressive treatment and despite our best efforts, they can still pass away. I am so sorry you and MJ are going through this. I really hope that she will be able to beat this.

This kitten was likely already exposed to it before you go it. This disease can be fatal but hydration is the key. It is a virus so supportive care is all you can do until it passes. Most turn the corner within a week of treatment starting with no more vomiting followed by an appetite returning.