Distemper in cats is caused by a completely different virus from the one affecting dogs. Distemper in dogs does not affect cats and vice versa. 

Feline panleukopaenia or parvovirus, is often referred to as distemper in cats. It’s also extremely infectious and can cause serious illness. Find out more in our articles about panleukopaenia, vomiting, diarrhoea, and fever.