75% alcohol cannot kill the feline panleukopenia virus. Feline panleukopenia, also known as feline infectious enteritis, is an acute, highly contagious disease in cats. The feline panleukopenia virus can survive in the environment for a long time, but it can be inactivated by formalin, sodium hypochlorite (household disinfectant), or glutaraldehyde.

If your cat dies from feline distemper, disinfect all items with a disinfectant containing sodium hypochlorite. Discard all of the cat's belongings and disinfect everything several times before considering getting a new kitten.