Test type: Self-test cats

Pickup method: Chair

The Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV) Antigen Rapid Test Kit from GetTested is an easy-to-use, accurate self-test for the qualitative detection of the FPV antigen in cat feces. This test is intended to aid in the early diagnosis of feline panleukopenia (also known as feline distemper), a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral disease that primarily affects kittens and unvaccinated cats.

Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) belongs to the parvovirus family and is known for its rapid onset and severe course. The virus infects rapidly dividing cells in the bone marrow, intestinal mucosa, and lymphoid tissue, leading to immunosuppression, dehydration, and gastrointestinal disturbances. It spreads easily through direct contact with infected cats or contaminated surfaces, such as food bowls, bedding, and litter boxes.

Common symptoms of FPV infection include:

• Vomit
• Watery or bloody diarrhea
• High fever
• Sudden loss of appetite
• Severe lethargy or depression
• Dehydration
• In some cases, sudden death – especially in kittens