Feline morbillivirus (FeMV) has been detected with an increasing incidence in cats in the last decade. The molecular characterization and the risk factors of FeMV may help to understand the nature of this emerging disease. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence and genotypes of FeMV and possible risk factors in cats. Samples of blood, urine and swabs were collected from 28 shelter cats. Clinical findings have been recorded, and complete blood counts, serum and urine chemistry analyses have been performed. The analysis of urine samples was performed to detect the presence of FeMV RNA, using molecular techniques. The presence of FeMV RNA was detected in 6 (21.4%) of 28 cat urine samples. The virus in positive cases was identified by phylogenetic analysis as belonging to the FeMV-1C subtype. No relationship was found between FeMV positivity and age or gender. Concurrent infections with feline leukemia virus (FeLV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1) were detected in all FeMV-positive cases. In conclusion, FHV-1, FeLV, and FIV infections may be related to the presence of the FeMV infection. Further studies are needed to evaluate the existence of the concurrent infections and possible risk factors in cats.