My darling Belle has passed

[Catty1]

I am sorry about Belle.

Your local shelter should be able to answer your questions.

[Karen]

Panleukopenia is a virus-based disease, and can be transmitted though many ways. You should discard any and all bedding, soft toys and any places she likes to sleep will need to be totally disinfected. And plastic or rubber toys that can be disinfected should be, otherwise they should be discarded. And of course the carrier she road in will need to be disinfected and clean before you use it for a new cat. I know you'd rather be safe than risk a new kitty.

[bellesmom11]

I won't have one if I can't be sure. I am so sad. But I think one from a shelter a little older would be a better because I will be helping the shelters that are over run with unwanted animals. I love cats so i know I will get another. I am not ready now, but I started the disinfection process. I threw out the litter box, carrier and all toys. I have to get under beds too, right? She was everywhere. I am thinking about pulling my carpet up, but Iam waiting on a vet response. Thank you for your help, kind words, and your condolences. God Bless

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Panleukopenia is a virus-based disease, and can be transmitted though many ways. You should discard any and all bedding, soft toys and any places she likes to sleep will need to be totally disinfected. And plastic or rubber toys that can be disinfected should be, otherwise they should be discarded. And of course the carrier she road in will need to be disinfected and clean before you use it for a new cat. I know you'd rather be safe than risk a new kitty.

[bellesmom11]

Thank you so much.

I am sorry about Belle.

Your local shelter should be able to answer your questions.

[Karen]

It's okay, and there's a thread that explains pictures here: http://PetoftheDay.com/talk/showthread.php?171780

I would ask your vet specifically about the carpet, if a professional cleaning would do the trick or you are better off pulling it up.

[bellesmom11]

Yup. Figured it out. Added a pic of her.
Thank you for your help.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I just looked at Belle's picture in your profile and she was gorgeous. Yes, I would ask a vet about this disease. I think it's great that you want to adopt another cat from a shelter when you're ready for a new furikid. RIP sweet Belle.

[Queen of Poop]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[happylabs]

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful Belle. I hope you can get another kitty soon to help fill the void in your heart.

[bellesmom11]

Thank you so much!

I am so sorry for your loss.

[bellesmom11]

Is there anything more beautiful and unique than a cat. Thank you for your words.
Do you own all those cats and those that are beyond the rainbow or are these from a shelter?

I'm so sorry for your loss. I just looked at Belle's picture in your profile and she was gorgeous. Yes, I would ask a vet about this disease. I think it's great that you want to adopt another cat from a shelter when you're ready for a new furikid. RIP sweet Belle.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Is there anything more beautiful and unique than a cat. Thank you for your words.
Do you own all those cats and those that are beyond the rainbow or are these from a shelter?

Yes, I now own 10 cats and the other 4 were cats that I had owned. They're all from shelters or rescue groups. I just recently had to say my final goodbye to my oldest and first cat Storm so I know what you're going through. He was also my heart kitty and he was with me for 15 1/2 years. I never knew his exact birth date because I adopted him from the Humane Society so I said that he was 16 1/2 but he may have been a bit older. They never live long enough.