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.
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is sometimes mistaken to be Mexico's Independence Dayâthe most important national holiday in Mexicoâwhich is celebrated on September 16, commemorating the Cry of Dolores that initiated the war of Mexican independence from Spain. 1 Background 1.1 Events leading to the Battle of Puebla.
In 2008 the tradition was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. It is particularly celebrated in Mexico where the day is a public holiday. Prior to Spanish colonization in the 16th century, the celebration took place at the beginning of summer.