‘Potentially Catastrophic’: Critical Shortage of Cat Vaccine Sparks Fears of Pandemic

Experts warn that a current nationwide shortage of cat vaccines could cause a “potentially catastrophic” pandemic for cats and kittens in Australia. The vaccine in critically low supply is the general F3 vaccine that all kittens should be getting. It’s mainly used for three diseases, including for cat flu (feline calicivirus and feline viral rhinotracheitis) and another disease that could be fatal. Lost Dogs Home Vet Services Director Dr. Jessica Wilde told 3AW Radio on Nov. 9 that, “The one we’re most concerned about is called panleukopenia. It’s a vomiting and diarrhea-based virus, which is quite serious, especially for young animals like kittens.”...