The Nevada Humane Society facility in Carson City.
The Carson City animal shelter has seen no outbreak of feline panleukopenia despite the virus affecting the Nevada Humane Society’s Reno facility.
The Reno Gazette Journal reported Friday the NHS facility in Reno suspended intakes of cats and kittens after more than 50 felines showed symptoms over a number of weeks. Eleven have died from the disease, and many are still in isolation, according to the Reno newspaper.
On Monday, officials at the Carson shelter, which is run by NHS, confirmed there had been no outbreak of the deadly virus in Carson City.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious viral disease caused by the feline parvovirus. It does not infect people but can be fatal to cats, especially kittens. Symptoms include loss of appetite, high fever, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and nasal discharge. Vaccines are designed to prevent infection.
For information about the Carson City animal shelter, visit https://nevadahumanesociety.org/nevada-humane-society-carson-city/.