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My cat has distemper. Is eating and drinking a good sign of recovery?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 10 days old | 6.1 lbs

My 1 year old cat has been diagnosed with distemper is it a good sign if he starts eating and drinking again he has been sick for about a week now

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on February 11th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If you are referring to feline panleukopenia then yes it is a good sign that Fuzz is eating and drinking again! They can recover from this virus but it is very severe and many do not. I hope this helps and I wihs Fuzz the very best!

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