A rescued female leopard cub was brought to the IWMB Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Islamabad after showing high fever, severe diarrhoea and symptoms consistent with Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV). Initial tests revealed critically low white blood cell levels, placing the cub in a vulnerable state that required immediate veterinary attention.
The veterinary team at the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board administered urgent supportive care, targeted treatment and close monitoring. Thanks to timely intervention and dedicated treatment, the leopard cub has been stabilised and is now out of immediate danger, though she remains under close observation.
Because FPV is highly contagious and requires strict isolation, the cub is being kept in quarantine at the IWMB Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre for continued treatment and rehabilitation. The medical team is following established protocols to prevent spread and to support the cub’s immune recovery while preparing her for eventual release back into a safe environment when fully recovered.
The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board, working with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Islamabad and the Ministry of Climate Change, Government of Pakistan, confirmed that all necessary procedures and animal welfare protocols are being observed to ensure the leopard cub’s full recovery and long-term well being.
