Items used by cats with cat distemper can be used again after being stored for more than one year, or items used by cats with cat distemper can be used directly after sterilization and disinfection. Cats that do not meet the above two requirements Do not use utensils as they may cause new pets to be infected with cat plague. Feline distemper is a highly contagious viral disease. The feline distemper virus will spread on items used and in the home, so owners must handle it carefully.