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My cat died this week of Feline infectious anemia. He had a ...
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My cat died this week of Feline infectious anemia. He had a bout of it 9 years OK and it resurface in his bone marrow. I''ve gotten rid of his bedding, food and water dish and litter box. Is it safe to bring another cat into the house?

 

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Age: >12; Male; Breed: Himalayan Mix

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He's gone, is it safe to get a kitten?

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January 26 7:23 PM (2 minutes and 45 seconds later)
         
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Feline infectious anemia is the name for a parasite of the blood, usually transmitted by fleas. It is not transmissible from cat to cat, or via bedding, bowls, etc...

You need to be certain that any fleas are gone from the environment, and that you use a monthly flea preventative on your new cat. Keeping your new cat strictly indoors will aslo help to prevent flea infestation and possible subsequent infectious anemia.

Here's more info on Feline Infectious Anemia:
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/feline_infectious_anemia.html

Good Luck,
Drew

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