In rescue facilities cats should be kept singly (if not possible – not more than 2 cats per cage)
Cats should be kept in small groups according to their antibody or virus excretion status
Antibody or virus negative cats together
Antibody or virus positive cats together
Prevention of kitten infection
Rescuers or owners of pregnant cats should follow the “early weaning and isolation” protocol outlined below
Reducing fecal contamination of the environment
Have adequate number of litter trays (1 tray per 1-2 cats)
Have adequate number of scoopers (1 x each tray)
Litter trays should be de-clumped at least daily (using its own scooper)
Use non-tracking litter
Remove all litter and disinfect litter trays at least once a week
Place litter trays away from food dishes
Wash food and water dishes in hot water (ideally in dishwasher hot cycle – 140F / 60C)
Wash bedding in hot water (140F / 60C)
Vacuum around litter trays regularly
Clip fur off hindquarters of long-hair cats
Disinfect pens between occupants using 1:32 dilution of sodium hypochlorite (household bleach) and hot water
Allow pens to lie empty (if possible)
Vacuum floors diligently and clean with cat friendly disinfectant and steam clean (if possible)
In rescue shelters, please train your personnel and/or volunteers to use disposable gloves and change them regularly (every time they move from cleaning one pen to another)
In rescue shelters, please train your volunteers to notify the employee in charge of the cat facility if any signs of disease are noted in the cats
Please isolate sick cats to prevent spread of infection (not just FCoV)
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