A female leopard cub rescued in Islamabad was admitted with high fever, diarrhoea and a confirmed case of Feline Panleukopenia Virus. Veterinary examinations also found critically low white blood cell levels, prompting immediate medical intervention to stabilise the animal.
Thanks to prompt treatment and the efforts of the veterinary team, the leopard cub is now out of immediate danger and receiving ongoing supportive care. The clinical response prioritised fluid therapy, antibiotics to manage secondary infections and close monitoring of blood counts to address the low white blood cell levels.
Because FPV is highly contagious and requires strict isolation, the cub has been moved to the IWMB Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre and placed in quarantine for continued treatment and rehabilitation. The centre is following standard isolation protocols to prevent spread and to ensure focused care for the recovering animal.
The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board is coordinating the case with the Capital Development Authority and the Ministry of Climate Change to ensure all veterinary and rehabilitation procedures are observed. Local authorities say the priority remains the cub’s full recovery and eventual safe reintegration where medically appropriate.
