What is cat plague

Jun 08,2024
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Feline distemper is an acute and highly contagious infectious disease of cats. The main clinical manifestations are sudden onset of high fever, intractable vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, circulatory disorders and rapid reduction of white blood cells. There are no obvious special symptoms in the early stage of feline plague infection, but may include depression, loss of appetite, soft and loose stools, etc.

Causes of cat distemper symptoms:

1. Feline distemper mostly occurs at the intersection of winter and spring when the seasonal environment is changeable and harsh. At this time, various viruses are derived. Bad living habits can promote its outbreak. Cats of all ages can be infected with FPV, and it is more common in kittens under 1 year old, especially cats between 3 and 5 months old.

2. The main source of transmission of cat plague is infected cats and their excrement. For example, the feces, saliva, nasal mucus, eye feces and vomit of infected cats contain a large amount of viruses. The key is to recover after recovery. Cats also need to detoxify from their feces and urine for several weeks.

3. Cats that have not been vaccinated or have not been vaccinated on time and whose antibody titer is not high are susceptible to feline distemper. Cats that are incompletely vaccinated or unvaccinated are prone to feline distemper.

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