Sangamon County Animal Control

Panleukopenia can spread through direct contact as well as contaminated litter boxes, bedding, bowls, clothing, hands and other surfaces. Cats can also appear healthy while incubating the virus.

The 6-month old puppy was found last week off the Mechanicsburg blacktop. Someone used electrical tape to tightly wrap her mouth, causing severe injury to her muzzle. She also suffered a severely broken leg.