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Illness and Disease

It can be scary bringing new companion animals home. We always recommend isolating shelter animals from household pets for seven full days, and if they are ill, up to ten. 

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Re-checks will allow you to get an all-clear for your foster and begin introductions. If you are worried about contagious illness in the home, look through the resources below for helpful information.

Cleaning After Illness

After illness in the home or after one foster leaves and another foster is ready to start, it helps to have a solid foundation for cleaning. 

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Ringworm

While Ringworm can be very dangerous in the shelter environment, this is a relatively easy and life-saving treatment to do in the comfort of a foster home. These animals always require rapid placement to prevent the spread of Ringworm to the companion animal population. Preparing ahead is a wonderful way to go!

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URI

Upper Respiratory Infection is the number one cause of illness in shelter cats.

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Kennel Cough

Many doggos may contract kennel cough in overcrowding facilities. Protecting at home can keep your pets and your fosters safe!

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Panleuk

White blood cells play a major role in immunity and are important in defending against infections and diseases. In severe panleukopenia, white blood cell numbers may drop from the normal of several thousand per milliliter of blood to just a few hundred.

Parvo

Parvovirus is highly contagious and great care must be taken to sanitize areas where animals Some of the signs of parvovirus include lethargy; loss of appetite; abdominal pain and bloating; fever or low body temperature (hypothermia); vomiting; and severe, often bloody, diarrhea.

FIV/FeLV

FIV is a virus that causes a weakened immune system and makes cats with this condition more likely to be more impacted by other health concerns.FelV is passed from one cat to another through saliva, blood, and to *some* extent, urine, and feces.We only place FeLV in cats with no other felines.

FIP

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease caused by a feline coronavirus that affects wild and domestic cats. This forms as a result of genetic mutation making some littermates susceptible and others not.

Failure to Thrive

Failure to thrive is a general term describing newborn animals who show signs of overall deterioration in the earliest days of life. Due to the fragility of neonatal kittens, once symptoms arise, it is a medical emergency with a high mortality rate.

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Parasites

Fleas, Worms, and other parasites can have a devastating impact on baby animals. It is critical to message within 24 hours of seeing any issues of concern 

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