No; feline distemper is a completely different virus from canine distemper. Although some larger species from the cat family (e.g. lions) can be infected by canine distemper virus.
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Distemper is caused by a virus, and antibiotics areineffective to treat the distemper however, they are given for the bacterial infections thatinevitably occur with CVD (canine distemper virus). The antibiotics used are usually penicillin based.
Your vet would likely refer to cat distemper as feline panleukopenia, which is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cats. It is a serious condition that can be life-threatening, especially for young kittens or unvaccinated cats. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial in managing the disease.
No, cats cannot get distemper from dogs. Canine distemper virus specifically infects dogs and other members of the Canidae family, and does not affect cats. Cats are at risk for other diseases such as feline distemper (panleukopenia) or feline leukemia virus, but not distemper from dogs.
For sure Rabies and distemper shots, feline leukemia
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I have not heard of goats getting distemper. Avian distemper is Newcastle disease. Dogs get canine distemper which can kill them. Equine distemper is strangles Feline distemper is feline panleukopaenia.
You need to take your cat in to your Veterinarian to have this checked out. Have you had your cat vaccinated? This could be a sign of a very bad upper respiratory infection or even of Cat Distemper, etc. That is why it is very important to have your cat checked out by the Veterinarian.
Yes, distemper is a virus. If the animal is vaccinated, it will not contract distemper.
one is distemper, it makes the cat seem drunk (which are like the symptoms (also i think foaming at the mouth)) it can spread...sadly... if i was helpful please recommend me :) thnx!
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