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How to Avoid Buying a ‘Sunday Cat’ (Sick Kitten)
This time we tackle a heavy topic: the 'Sunday cat'—a kitten that falls ill or dies within days of purchase. Those fooled are usually newbies who skipped their homework and chased low prices.
Feline Distemper: Causes, Symptoms, Incubation Period and Treatment
Feline distemper is no joke—it can take a cat's life and spread to more healthy cats, causing more to die from it. So how do cats get it, and how should feline distemper be treated?
Feline Distemper in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Feline distemper, also known as feline panleukopenia, is one of the most common acute infectious diseases in cats clinically. It is a highly contagious, febrile disease caused by parvovirus infection. Kittens have extremely high infection and mortality rates, and affected cats typically show sudden onset, markedly reduced white blood cells, high fever, anorexia, depression, vomiting, hemorrhagic enteritis, and severe dehydration.
Can a Dog Survive Parvovirus?
A dog can survive parvovirus with prompt treatment, but the odds drop sharply by the middle stage - the first 5-7 days are the critical window. Avoid common care mistakes (milk, meat, leftovers, failed vaccination) that worsen the illness.
How to Treat Canine Parvovirus in Dogs
Treating parvo is the vet's job, but owners should know which medications are used. Here is the standard parvovirus treatment.
Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Distemper
Canine distemper is a highly contagious disease caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV). It is extremely infectious, has a high incidence, varied clinical signs, and easily leads to mixed and secondary infection with other bacteria and viruses; mortality can reach 80%. Recovered animals often keep sequelae such as paralysis, convulsions, and epilepsy.
What Is Canine Parvovirus Infection
Canine parvovirus infection is a viral infectious disease caused by canine parvovirus, characterized by hemorrhagic enteritis or non-suppurative myocarditis. It spreads quickly and has a high mortality rate.
Causes and Treatment of ‘Dog Turning Intestines’ (Parvovirus)
'Dog turning intestines' is the folk name for canine parvovirus (enteritis), common in spring and winter. It is highly contagious and often fatal. If you keep several dogs, isolate the sick one at once and disinfect thoroughly.
What could be causing stool like this?
Vomiting and diarrhea together may signal hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, gastric ulcer, or parvovirus/coronavirus infection. If unvaccinated, get a blood count, fecal exam, and virus screen at once. Parvo needs antiviral serum and interferon plus supportive meds; severe cases may need hospitalization for fluids.
Cat won’t eat and vomits; blood test showed white cells not decreased, but the virus test is positive for feline distemper
Based on your description, the cat likely has feline distemper. Low white cell counts do not rule it out; a PCR retest can confirm. Begin isolation and supportive treatment now.
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