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My cat is sick and sneezing. How do I protect my other cats?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 9 months old | 11 lbs

I have a very sick cat ( maybe Calci Virus) who has had a shot of covenia and 3 pills named Onsior. I want to know how to keep my other cats well whjle he is here. He sneezed all over the room I had him in, blankets, sheets carpets. I washed the bedding and sprayed lysol to clean the carpet. I cloroxed his dishes when he ate. Is this enough or is there more I should be doing to keep my cats safe from this contagious disease. Thank you.

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Answered By Oneal Bogan, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 12th, 2017

Hi. It sounds like you are doing a great job with what you are doing. Your other cats are likely already exposed to what Mario has, but when he gets back if you can keep him in a room away from the others until he stops sneezing that would help. I would also get some lysine from your vet for your other cats to boost their immune system.

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    Hi. It sounds like you are doing a great job with what you are doing. Your other cats are likely already exposed to what Mario has, but when he gets back if you can keep him in a room away from the others until he stops sneezing that would help. I would also get some lysine from your vet for your other cats to boost their immune system.

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