Treatment methods for feline distemper in American shorthair cats:

1. Specific treatment can be given to American shorthair cats by subcutaneously injecting anti-feline distemper virus hyperimmune serum into the neck. and interferons. Hyperimmune serum can provide cats with antibodies, allowing the American Shorthair cat’s own immune system to overcome viral infections.

2. Supportive treatment mainly focuses on anti-inflammation, preventing dehydration, stopping bleeding, antivomiting, replenishing energy, balancing electrolytes, etc. based on the specific symptoms of American shorthair cats.

3. When American shorthair cats have symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, they need to be injected with anti-vomiting and hemorrhage drugs. If electrolyte imbalance or dehydration occurs, American shorthair cats need to be rehydrated in time.

Causes of cat plague in American shorthair cats:

1. Cat plague mostly occurs at the intersection of winter and spring when the seasonal environment is changeable and harsh. Various viruses can be derived, and bad living habits can promote their outbreak. Cats of all ages can become infected with FPV, and it is more common in kittens under 1 year old, especially cats between 3 and 5 months old.

2. The main source of transmission of cat plague is infected cats and their excrement. For example, the feces, saliva, nasal mucus, eye feces and vomit of infected cats contain a large amount of viruses. The key is to recover after recovery. Cats also need to detoxify from their feces and urine for several weeks.

3. American shorthair cats that have not been vaccinated or have not been vaccinated on time and whose antibody titer is not high are susceptible to feline distemper. American shorthair cats that are incompletely or unvaccinated are prone to feline distemper.