The disease is transmitted by direct contact with infected cats or with
contaminated food dishes or litter boxes.
Although it is possible for the disease to be spread via
contaminated food dishes or litter pans, this mode of transmission is rare.
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Food dishes should be small, both to prevent the animals from eliminating in them like a litter box and because dishes that are too large can allow soiled bedding to contaminate the f
Food dishes should be small, both to prevent the animals from eliminating in them like a litter box and because
dishes that are too large can allow soiled bedding to
contaminate the
foodfood.
A dog can become infected with CAV - 1 through direct contact with an infected animal or
contaminated objects (e.g.,
food dishes or feces).
Direct contact with an infected cat is one mode of transmission; the virus is also spread through contact with fomites (
contaminated objects) such as hands, instruments, clothing,
food and water
dishes, toys and bedding.
Not only is there limited
food for these potential pets, but there may also be bugs and other
contaminating agents in their
dishes, preventing them from eating and drinking entirely.
It is most commonly transmitted when a susceptible cat or kitten's mouth or nose contacts feces, urine, or saliva (especially feces) of infected cats or when their mouth or nose contacts
contaminated objects such as
food and water
dishes or litter boxes.
Cats can become infected by direct contact with an infected cat or with objects that have been
contaminated with virus particles such as
food and water
dishes or litter boxes.
To protect your bunny from illness due to
contaminated food and water
dishes, follow strict rules of sanitation.