LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — County officials are alerting pet owners in Lakeport regarding the outbreak of an infectious disease that affects cats.
Lake County Animal Care and Control has become aware of multiple documented cases of feline panleukopenia in the 5300 block of Lakeshore Boulevard.
Feline panleukopenia is a highly infectious disease that can infect wild and domestic cats.
The last feline panleukopenia outbreak reported in Lake County occurred in Nice in October 2020.
Animals with feline panleukopenia can shed large amounts of the virus in secretions including feces, vomit, urine, saliva and mucus.
Primary signs of infection include anorexia, lethargy, profuse watery to bloody diarrhea, and vomiting.
Feline panleukopenia must be immediately and aggressively treated, as infection can be fatal in less than 24 hours.
Animal Care and Control said prevention is vital to protect cats.
Cat owners in the area where these infections were documented are advised to contact their veterinarian for specific vaccination recommendations and treatment options if their cat is showing symptoms.
Although risk of infection in other areas of Lake County is lower, it is recommended that cat and dog owners regularly vaccinate their animals to prevent infection of diseases like feline panleukopenia, canine parvovirus and others.
Lake County Animal Care and Control can be reached Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 707-263-0278.
Feline panleukopenia outbreak in north Lakeport area
- LAKE COUNTY NEWS REPORTS