Sick Savannah help?

[NikkiA]

You and Ben are in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[Bennie]

Ben has just passed away at home.

I'll be sending the breeders the email asking for additional information right now...

 

[Pam Flachs]

I am so sorry...RIP sweet Bennie

 

[Sonnenblume]

Thoughts are with you.

RIP Ben

 

[WitchyWoman]

Condolences to you. It's fitting that he passed in the comfort of his home and in the presence of those who loved him. Rest assured that he has many delightful companions keeping him company at the Rainbow Bridge. Rest in peace Ben.

 

[Becki]

I am so very sorry. You will be in my prayers.

 

[Brigitte Cowell]

I have one more question--are there any particular things I should do before introducing a new cat into the house once Ben passes? My vet recommended washing all the equipment down with bleach and sundrying them but I'm not sure if there's a time to wait it out in case the virus persists in the areas I might have missed. How long would be a good wait time for the virus to 'disappear?'

I think the wait time is more when you are emotionally ready for a new kitten. This is a blow to any pet owner and you should allow yourself the time you need to heal. Of course, for some getting that new kitten can help them heal, so it is an individual thing on when is the right time.

I think a good thorough cleaning of your house and you should be fine. Mainly I think the cleaning/disinfecting is cathartic for the human more than anything. When a cat has FIP they don't shed the mutated virus... so there is no FIP virus waiting in your house. There will possibly be benign Coronavirus but given that almost all cats have been exposed to this, it's not so much of an issue. Definitely soaking the litterboxes in bleach and then sun drying them would be a good idea if you don't simply decide to toss them.

 

[Brigitte Cowell]

Ben has just passed away at home.

I'll be sending the breeders the email asking for additional information right now...

I am so sorry, it is heartbreaking. It somehow seems worse when it is a kitten...so unfair :-(

 

[Lesley]

I am so so sorry for you and Ben. This is devastating. Thinking of you and your family.

 

[Dantes]