I am new to helping out at any sort of animal shelter. I could use some vibes and advice. Are there any conditions that I can transfer to my own kits or my family that I should be aware of?
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Yep. Adult cats that have been vaccinated usually are okay for distemper. I wash my hands in hot soapy water. I am lucky in that the shelter where I volunteer has an onsite vet so the cats are vetted before they go out for showing. I really would not worry too much about it. The volunteers that clean cages wear gloves where I work and we keep the place spotless. I would worry more if you were going to volunteer in a shelter that was not very clean or careless about health issues.Originally Posted by luvmyfurbabys
so good handwashing ... and having shoes and clothes just for the days I go there is a good idea... changing before I leave.
Thank you
Yep, I have shelter clothes and take them off and shower when I get home (but I typically do work with the sick / feral cats not the oh so cute take me home now ones).Originally Posted by luvmyfurbabys
so good handwashing ... and having shoes and clothes just for the days I go there is a good idea... changing before I leave.
Thank you