Can Cats Get Parvo Or Distemper

Parvo in Cats.

Can cats get parvo or distemper. The feline panleukopenia and the canine parvovirus CPV belong to the Carnivore Protoparvovirus species. If these symptoms are occurring it is always recommended a vet be seen to determine with certainty if parvo is the underlying cause or not. For example if a parvo outbreak in an animal shelter takes place there is the possibility of cross-contamination.

Vomiting diarrhea seizures twitching and loss of muscle control is usually present. Both canine and feline distemper can be prevented through vaccination. These do not infect people but can affect other animals.

Fpv can cause disease in house cats wild cats raccoons mink and coatimundis. Cats can catch the virus from items in the environment including food dishes water bowls litter trays and boxes bedding and human hands or clothing. Feline distemper also known as feline panleukopenia is caused by an extremely contagious and potentially fatal virus called feline parvovirus FPV.

So yes cats can get parvo if they are exposed to feces of an infected animal. Some years it is more contagious than others and has varying survival rates. Decrease in food intake.

Mary Fuller a veterinarian from Minneapolis Minnesota. The onset of distemper in cats is usually sudden. Feline parvovirus is different than canine parvovirus and only causes disease in cats.

Feline distemper -- or feline panleukopenia virus FPV -- is caused by the feline parvovirus. Parvo in cats is also referred to as feline distemper and feline panleukopenia. Racoons mink skunks and otters can all get both canine distemper and FPV.