Lung inflation prolongs the period of activity of these neurons, at least in cats, thereby providing a potential mechanism for prolonging expiration (Feldman and Cohen, 1978; Remmers et al., 1986; Richter et al., 1986; Manabe and Ezure, 1988).
Posted October 23, 2011 in Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z. Overview. Panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper, is an extremely contagious and deadly disease caused by a virus. The virus is spread through contact with an infected catâs saliva, urine, blood, nasal discharge, or feces.
distemper. n. 1. (Veterinary Science) any of various infectious diseases of animals, esp canine distemper, a highly contagious viral disease of dogs, characterized initially by high fever and a discharge from the nose and eyes. See also hard pad, strangles. 2. (Medicine).