Cats resccued from Glenville mobile home getting sick and dying

Cats resccued from Glenville mobile home getting sick and dying By WNYT A cat rescue organization said some of the 39 cats it pulled from a mobile home in Glenville are dying after testing confirmed feline panleukopenia. At the end of October, Voice for the Voiceless took cats from the home and placed them in foster homes. Shortly after placement, some cats became seriously ill and testing confirmed feline panleukopenia, also known as distemper. The rescue said every cat that enters its care is vaccinated against panleukopenia as soon as possible and these cats were no exception. It said vaccines help prevent the disease but cannot treat or stop an infection that was already developing, and it does not know the exact point of exposure. RELATED: 30 cats rescued from Glenville trailer home The rescue said its policy is to quarantine new foster animals in the home so current foster pets and owned pets are not exposed. It said all current adoptable pets in its care have not been exposed. The rescue said it is consulting its rescue network and veterinarian for advice on supporting the sick cats. It said experienced fosters are providing intensive supportive care, and other fosters were given the option to return cats if they did not feel prepared to handle the illness. The rescue said it is assessing symptoms in cats that are still surviving and educating foster families. It said some cats showed no clear signs until it was too late. The organization said all affected cats and foster homes are under strict quarantine and isolation protocols. It said fosters were taught how to disinfect their environments with medical-grade disinfectants and strict sanitation procedures to prevent cross-contamination. The rescue urged pet owners to keep their animals up to date on vaccines, calling that the best defense against the virus. It also asked the community to support foster families with kind words and help spread awareness.