A virus that commonly affects cats is putting a major strain on a New Brunswick animal organization.
Co-Leader for Carma Moncton Amber MacDonald says, “It happens with unvaccinated cats and kittens. We didn’t see very many cases last year. This is the highest we have ever seen in the twelve years of operation”
They have already lost 24 cats and kittens to feline panleukopenia which is very contagious.
Macdonald says, “It is a very sudden illness. We had some foster moms that woke up the next morning and the cats had already passed away without showing any signs or symptoms.”
Treatment for the virus has hurt Carma’s financial situation, “Kittens and cats received supportive care at the local vets, as well as at home with medication, vitamins and probiotics. Treating the cats has cost the organization around $10,000, and that number is climbing.”
“It happens with unvaccinated cats and kittens. We didn’t see very many cases last year. This is the highest we have ever seen in the twelve years of operation,” MacDonald says.
Donations are now needed for the organization. Many of the cat items that were being used in foster homes had to be thrown out because they were contaminated.
They are always looking for help from the public with monetary donations of food, litter, or cash.
