What to feed a cat with diarrhea and vomiting due to panleukopenia

Infection with panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper, is a severe and contagious disease caused by a viral infection that can lead to multiple systemic functional failures and death in cats. If the vomiting is severe, it is not recommended to feed the cat. Once the vomiting is controlled, feed the cat moderately.

Diet during panleukopenia infection

Due to the possibility of severe diarrhea and vomiting during the disease, it is recommended to first control the vomiting, avoid stimulating foods that can cause frequent vomiting. After the vomiting symptoms are controlled, you can feed the cat easy-to-digest foods such as chicken breast and prescription intestinal cans, avoid increasing the burden on the stomach and intestines. At the same time, you can feed the cat nutritional supplements to strengthen its nutrition.

Symptomatic drug use recommendations

1. Control vomiting symptoms by using maropitant, metoclopramide等antiemetic drugs.
2. Use antibiotics to control secondary infections.
3. Use antiviral drugs, such as interferon and feline panleukopenia inhibitory protein.
4. Replenish fluids in a timely manner to alleviate dehydration caused by vomiting and diarrhea.

Precautions

The survival ability of feline panleukopenia virus is strong. Under normal circumstances, it can survive in the environment for several months without thorough disinfection. If your cat is diagnosed with feline panleukopenia, it is recommended to isolate it from other pets to avoid contact transmission.