15/10/2026
With flu infections among humans surging later this year and the current avian flu warnings for pets, it seems like an appropriate moment for a little reminder about how you can help prevent your cat getting sick with cat flu 💉😷🧑⚕️🐈⬛
🐾 All cats and kittens should be vaccinated against cat flu by getting their F3 vaccination course.
🐾 Yearly boosters are recommended and every cat owner should have a discussion with their veterinarian about this. These yearly vaccinations are essential if your cat goes outside, has any contact with cats from outside your household, or are ever in cat boarding facilities.
🐾 Practice environmental hygiene – make sure you clean food and water bowls regularly, disinfect litter boxes, and wash bedding.
🐾 Proper ventilation in areas your cats hang out is a great way to keep cats healthy; this is particularly important in multi-cat households.
🐾 As with humans, reducing stress can keep a cat’s immune system healthy. Every cat is different, but they typically thrive with routine, environmental enrichment, and a quiet place where they can retreat to rest and recharge.
🐾 A good diet helps to keep your cat healthy, too! Premium cat food brands ensure your kitty gets the nutrients they need. Also always make sure they have plenty of fresh water sources.
🐾 Quarantine procedures should be followed when any new cats are brought home, including fosters. The rescue organisation you’re adopting from or fostering with (or a veterinarian) will be able to advise you on proper quarantine measures, which typically last for 2 weeks. Since cats need slow introductions to one another, this works out purrrfectly anyway!
Yearly vet check-ups for your cat are essential 🗓️
Give your vet a call if your cat is overdue for theirs. And if you are ever worried your cat has cat flu, your vet is the best place to call 📞🏥👩⚕️
