Being this is transmitted by fleas..is Louis flea free I hope? And all your cats Dusty's People & Laura's Babies? Just a thought. Better to be on the safe side, though I'm not so sure this is all that easily transmitted. Sure beats the diagnosis of panlekopenia aka distemper! A heartfelt HUGE thank you to all who've donated to this worthy little Louisiana castaway! Pet Talk people are just the best..and I'm so happy to have 'met' so many wonderful and giving people! Laura will be sooo happy hearing all this great news! Jan