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This article is from the Feline
Leukemia (Cats) FAQ, posted to rec.pets.cats newsgroup.
Maintained by Erin Miller with numerous contributions by
others.
022. My cat recently passed away from FeLV. How long should I wait before getting another cat and are there any special precautions I should take?
Well, your own grief issues aside, from a medical point of view you do
not need to wait very long. The virus is fragile outside the host,
and I know of one vet who has even stated that it would be safe
the next day. Personally, I would wait a week at least. You should
definitely discard the litter box and food/water bowls, or else
clean both well with household detergents or a 1:32 bleach
solution.
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