What drugs to use for feline distemper self-help

Feline distemper is a highly contagious and fatal disease, often occurring in young cats who have not been vaccinated or have experienced immunological failure. Affected cats often show symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Treatment primarily consists of giving fluids to replenish electrolytes and nutrition to correct dehydration, alleviate vomiting symptoms, and administer antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections. It is recommended to focus on fluid therapy to avoid shock or death due to dehydration.

Symptoms of feline distemper

In the early stages of the disease, symptoms include loss of appetite, lethargy, and high fever. These gradually progress to vomiting, diarrhea, and complete loss of appetite. In the late stages of feline distemper, symptoms include bloody stools, frequent vomiting, weakness, and reduced white blood cells.

Drug recommendations

Treatment should be aimed at the cause and symptoms. First, control virus replication by using interferon and feline distemper monoclonal antibodies injections daily according to body weight. Second, subcutaneous fluid replacement to regulate electrolytes and control acid-base balance, using lactated Ringer's solution. Third, control diarrhea with commonly used diarrhea medications such as bismuth hydroxide carbonate, tannic acid protein, and probiotics for intestinal function regulation. Fourth, stop vomiting and bleeding by using anti-vomiting agents such as Cerenia, hydrochloric acid procaine, and phenylsulfonyl ethylamine, or use Yunnan Baiyao for enema hemorrhage control. Fifth, use antibiotics such as cefotaxime or latrunculin for inflammation.

Precautions

First, when the cat has no vomiting and has an appetite, you can feed it small amounts of intestinal cans. Second, it is recommended to re-vaccinate after recovery. Third, bathing is not allowed during the recovery period, and probiotics should be used for intestinal function regulation.