Why Vets Recommend the Distemper Vaccine for Cats
Feline distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that is especially harmful to young kittens, who can die without warning from the infection. Because the virus that causes distemper is so widespread in the environment, the distemper vaccine is recommended for all cats-even those who only live indoors. And it’s particularly important to protect younger kittens as soon as it’s safe to do so, as they’re the most vulnerable to serious illness.
