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My cat has feline distemper; from these test results, is recovery likely?
The results are poor; with severely low white cells and severe anemia, the cure rate is low. Transfusion and antivirals are usually needed; if symptoms ease within 3 days, it may gradually improve. Follow the vet.
Today’s feline distemper test came back negative; the cat is usually lively but sleeps a lot
Vomiting white foam can come from long hunger, poisoning, stress, hairballs, pain, blockage, or gastritis. A newly homed kitten may vomit from stress; give probiotics and a comfortable environment, keep it warm, and see a vet if it persists.
After recovering from feline distemper and coming home, the cat ate and drank fine at first but now won’t eat, is lethargic, and has diarrhea
After distemper, the gut needs 1 week to 1 month to heal, so diarrhea is normal; feed bland, easily digested food or an intestinal prescription diet. Add probiotics, and if symptoms persist, see a vet.
The vet found feline panleukopenia (distemper); after treatment the cat came home with a very big belly and sleeps a lot, but no vomiting or diarrhea
After panleukopenia, a cat's immunity drops, and stress during treatment can trigger feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), since FIP comes from mutated coronavirus. If you suspect FIP, see a vet promptly.
My previous cat died of feline distemper; three months later my new cat came home (I disinfected before he arrived but was still worried, so I isolated him in another room).
After a cat dies of distemper, wait about half a year before getting a new one, since the virus survives long in the environment. Disinfect thoroughly with glutaraldehyde-deciquam solution and UV light at least three times, ventilate, and throw away all the old cat's items. Best to bring the new cat home only after it's fully vaccinated.
My cat was just diagnosed with feline panleukopenia (distemper) – is there still hope?
From the test report you uploaded, the cat's white blood cells are trending down, a clinical sign of feline panleukopenia. If confirmed, seek treatment promptly; timely care gives a good chance of recovery, so don't give up and support the vet while monitoring the cat's indicators. After symptoms ease, retest white cells, SAA, and FPV antigen to confirm full recovery.
My dog just turned two months old; because of a tick bite it was shaved and given a medicated bath, then slept with the AC on. For three days it barely ate, only goat milk, but energy and stools were normal. On day five it ate, but in the afternoon spiked to 40.7C, and shots and medicine did not bring the fever down; it stayed 39.5-40. The dog is unvaccinated, no distemper, weight 0.95kg.
Persistent high fever needs prompt vet care; it may signal bacterial pneumonia, gut infection, blood parasites, distemper, or parvovirus. Non-viral cases are easier to treat. Fever is usually lowered by injection plus physical cooling while the vet finds the cause.
How does a puppy catch canine distemper?
Puppies catch distemper mainly by contacting infected dogs or ingesting virus-laden feces or food; weak immunity makes them more vulnerable. Signs include cough, sneezing, runny nose, poor appetite, fever, lethargy—get a distemper test; vaccinate at 2 months to prevent.
My cat has had feline distemper for 7 days, hasn’t defecated, vomited white foam once, but is eating on its own
Not defecating for seven days after feline distemper may be constipation from slowed gut motility and weakened digestion, or from eating little. Professional diagnosis and dietary care are needed; the vet may do abdominal palpation, blood and fecal tests, and give laxatives, probiotics, and fluids.
Can a cat get feline distemper again after recovery?
After feline distemper the immune system strongly resists reinfection short-term, but if immunity drops and vaccines lapse, antibody levels fall and contact can reinfect. It spreads easily, so vaccinate yearly and isolate sick cats.