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My kitten died from coronavirus. How can I protect my new kitten?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I had a kitten that died because of corona virus enteritis a month ago.. now I’m planning to buy another kitten . Is there a vaccine to prevent the disease? If yes when can I give them the vaccine and are there boosters!?What steps can i take to prevent the kitten from being infected?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on December 20th, 2018

There is a vaccine for the coronavirus that causes FIP (feline infectious peritonitis), however it is rarely used due to its ineffectiveness. Core vaccines for kittens and cats include FVRCP (rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia) and Rabies. Lifestyle vaccines, given based on risk of exposure, include FeLV (feline leukemia) and Bordatella. Vaccines are started at 8 weeks of age and boosted every 4 weeks until 16 weeks of age. You can sanitize hard, non porous surfaces in your home with a 1:32 dilution of household bleach and water. Allow for a 15 minute wet contact time. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Wash all bedding in the hottest water allowable by fabric. The feline coronavirus can survive in the environment for 7-8 weeks in optimal conditions. Have any kitten purchased or adopted physically examined by your veterinarian to confirm good health or to diagnose and treat any pre-existing conditions.

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    Answered By Maria DVM

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    Unfortunately, most cats and kittens have Coronavirus. The concern is when the Coronavirus mutates into FIP. There, unfortunately, is not vaccination that works. I would recommend throwing everything out from the other cat and cleaning prior to adopting a new cat. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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