Feline Panleukopenia Virus in Cats. Feline Panleukopenia virus (FPV), also commonly referred to as feline distemper, is a highly contagious and life-threatening viral disease in the cat population.
Public holidays in Mexico. Dia de la Independencia or Aniversario de la Independencia, September 16, commemorates Mexico's independence from Spain and is the most important patriotic statutory holiday. Parades are held and many schools are closed.
ANDINA/Carlos Lezama 01/11/2011. The Day of the Dead or, as it is often known here, El DÃ­a de los Difuntos (Day of the Departed), is not quite as important a celebration as it is in Mexico. Nonetheless, it is a key time for families to pay homage to their departed relatives.