Is cat diarrhea with yellow water caused by feline distemper?

It may not be feline distemper, but it could be a possible infection with feline parvovirus, especially in cats that haven't been vaccinated against related infectious diseases. However, it could also be caused by other factors, such as bacterial enteritis, parasitic infections, or indigestion. It is recommended to bring the cat to a pet hospital for further examination and treatment to avoid delay in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

Feline panleukopenia is an acute, virulent viral infectious disease caused by feline parvovirus infection. The incubation period after the virus infection is generally two to nine days. The course of the most acute feline parvovirus infection is short, usually accompanied by bacteremia and endotoxemia, with small intestine damage and panleukopenia. The infected cat usually dies within 24 hours after infection. The typical symptoms of acute feline parvovirus infection include dehydration, severe vomiting, abdominal pain, hemorrhagic enteritis, and fever. If a cat has watery yellow diarrhea and hasn't been vaccinated against related infectious diseases, it may be infected with feline parvovirus. The diagnosis of feline parvovirus infection mainly combines clinical symptoms and related laboratory tests.

In addition, the symptoms of diarrhea and other conditions may also be caused by factors such as indigestion, parasitic infections, and bacterial enteritis. Indigestion refers to feeding the cat with a large amount of food or foods that are difficult to digest. In this case, it is recommended to feed the cat with digestive enzymes and stop feeding until its symptoms improve. Parasitic infections mainly include roundworms, tapeworms, and other parasites, with clinical symptoms such as rough fur, weight loss, and diarrhea. It is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for deworming treatment in a timely manner. Bacterial enteritis is a common digestive disease caused by unclean diet or accidental consumption of food with excessive bacteria.