Feline Distemper Symptoms

Feline distemper symptoms mainly include: diarrhea, anorexia, vomiting, depression, fever, rough coat, weak limbs, increased sleep, no response to owner's calls, rapid weight loss, and even bleeding. When diarrhea symptoms appear, it indicates that the cat is in the late stage of the disease. At this time, the cat may have bloody stools, severe dehydration, anemia, and even death.

The incubation period of feline distemper is generally 2-9 days. Cats of different ages show different symptoms after being infected with feline distemper, but the common clinical symptoms mainly include the following forms.

Kitten

After being infected with feline distemper, kittens often have an acute onset, suddenly showing vomiting and fever. The temperature usually reaches over 40°C. Due to the poor physical condition and immune function of kittens, they often cannot survive for more than a few days.

Cats over 6 months old

Cats over 6 months old show a subacute onset after being infected with feline distemper. They will have alternating fever and hypothermia, and then fever again, which has a significant impact on the cat's physical condition and appetite.

Ordinary sick cats

Ordinary sick cats usually show symptoms such as depression, anorexia, vomiting, and diarrhea after being infected with feline distemper. They also accompany sticky secretions flowing from the eyes, nose, and mouth.

Note: Feline distemper is common in unvaccinated kittens and is a highly fatal infectious disease caused by parvovirus infection. If you find that your cat is infected with feline distemper, it is recommended to go to the pet hospital for treatment as soon as possible. Meanwhile, feline distemper is highly contagious and can be transmitted through the saliva, feces, and secretions of infected animals. If a cat is infected with feline distemper virus at home, it is necessary to isolate the sick cat and disinfect its belongings and environment with pet disinfectant.