Why do cats get feline distemper

Cats usually contract feline distemper due to incomplete vaccination or no vaccination at all. The main mode of transmission is direct contact or indirect contact. Generally, healthy cats become infected by directly contacting sick cats or their excrement. On the other hand, indirect contact with items used by sick cats, such as food bowls, water bowls, etc., or infection caused by owners touching sick cats and then contacting healthy cats. The prevention method is mainly to vaccinate and ensure the health of cats.

Firstly, when cats have not been vaccinated or have incomplete vaccination, they may contract feline distemper by contacting sick cats or their excrement. Therefore, do not let cats contact unfamiliar cats when their vaccination is incomplete, prevent virus infection, and disinfect promptly after touching sick cats. Usually, symptoms of feline distemper include vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stools, dehydration, and poor appetite.

Secondly, if cats have not been vaccinated or have been bathed or taken outside to play during the vaccination period, which leads to a decrease in their stress resistance, they are also prone to contract feline distemper. Always supplement cats with nutrition and vitamins to help them improve their resistance. Reduce stimuli to cats, such as bathing and going outside, when the vaccination is not complete and there are not enough antibodies in the body.

Lastly, it is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for vaccination in a timely manner when the cat is in a healthy state and at an appropriate age. The initial immunization usually requires three doses of preventive vaccine. Two weeks after the completion of the third dose of infectious disease vaccination, take the cat to the pet hospital for antibody testing to ensure that there are sufficient antibodies in the cat's body to resist the virus.