However, you can rest easy knowing that cats, on average, clean themselves and
other household cats during half of their waking hours, sometimes even more.
Cook added that most veterinarians recommend testing new cats for the disease before allowing them to come into contact
with other household cats.
Some live entirely indoors
while other household cats have access to the outside, including to enclosed porches or rooms called «catios.»
Since this disease is highly contagious between cats, it is important to completely isolate new cats of unknown viral status and get them tested before intermingling them
with other household cats, and to also wash hands between handling cats.
The Sentry Calming Collar helps cats in fearful or stressful situations (separation anxiety, visitors,
other household cats, new baby, vet visits, and traveling).
Cats living indoors in a stable social structure have little chance of passing the disease to
other household cats.
Before introducing your new kitten to
other household cats, they should be tested for these diseases first!
But a recent study suggests the risks of transmission to
other household cats are negligible.