Feline leukomyelopathy (FLM), is a disorder which affects non-domestic cats. The disorder causes microscopic changes in the brain and spine, causing varying degrees of rear leg weakness and difficulty walking. The disorder was identified in panthers and bobcats in Florida in 2019.[1] As of 2021[update], the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and its collaborators are continuing extensive testing to determine the cause of the disorder.[2][3]
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- ^ Gillis, Chad (August 21, 2019). "Florida panthers, bobcats showing signs of poisoning, neurological damage". Naples Daily News. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ "Disorder Impacting Panthers and Bobcats". Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
- ^ Gillis, Chad (December 30, 2019). "What's causing neurological issues in Florida panthers?". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
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