If My Cat Has Feline Distemper, Can He Be Treated?
He had a little cough and now he won't eat, he meows like he is in pain and will barely walk. Can he be treated?
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Yes, he can be treated, however the mortality rate is 90%. Although a hard decision, you may want to consider putting him to sleep. There will be less suffering for him. Please have a look at this site and see if that helps you make a decision: AVMA
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The prognosis for very young kittens is poor. Older cats have greater chance of survival if adequate treatment is provided early in the course of the disease. Treatment is limited to supportive therapy to help the patient gain and retain sufficient strength to combat the virus with its own immune system. There are no antibiotics that can kill the virus.
The vet will attempt to combat extreme dehydration, provide nutrients, and prevent secondary infection with antibiotics. Pregnant females that contract the disease, even in its mildest form, may give birth to kittens with severe brain damage.
Strict isolation is essential
The vet will attempt to combat extreme dehydration, provide nutrients, and prevent secondary infection with antibiotics. Pregnant females that contract the disease, even in its mildest form, may give birth to kittens with severe brain damage.
Strict isolation is essential
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