How long does feline distemper virus live indoors?

The indoor survival time of feline distemper virus is greatly affected by the ambient temperature:

1.4-10 degrees: it can survive for 6 months

2.37 degrees or less: it can survive for 2 weeks

3.56 degrees: can survive for 24 hours

4.80 degrees: can survive 15 seconds

Generally speaking, cats who recover from cat plague will still The continuous excretion of feces with viruses can last for 6-12 months, so the pet owner cannot relax the habit of indoor disinfection after the cat has recovered.

If the cat unfortunately dies of feline distemper, it is best to wait a year before re-adopting other cats. And be sure to do a good job of disinfection, and do not continue to use the utensils that the cat has used before, such as toys, food bowls, cat litter, etc.

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