A West Clare Animal Sanctuary says it’s devastated following a “highly contagious” outbreak which has temporarily forced its closure.
It’s after blood tests confirmed the presence of Panleucopaenia in a group of dead cats and kittens at the An Cat Dubh Sanctuary in Miltown Malbay.
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The condition which attacks white blood cells is particularly harmful to kittens.
Founder of An Cat Dubh Sanctuary Dr Rhonda Lucas says they’re taking steps to eradicate the disease.
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