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How to disinfect a room after sick foster kittens to protect my cat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female

I have foster kittens with an upper respiratory infection and I don't know what else... How do I clean the room they were in so my other cat doesn't catch anything?

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on September 4th, 2017

Hello and thank you for your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Good question! A wide variety of disinfects will deactivate the common viruses repressible for upper respiratory illness in cats as will steam cleaning. Lysol or clorox products or a diluted bleach solution can do the trick. I hope this helps and best of luck

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