Hi all,

I have recently seen alot of posts from people who have purchased kittens which have developed Cat Flu. I myself have done this recently and I just want the people on here that have done the same thing to have a little reassurance and advice. Im no expert, but here are few tricks I have tried and they have perked Milli-Moo up a treat.

All advice given to me below is from my vets, however please consult your vet before practicing any of these as your kitties illness may vary from Millies. Vets are more than happy to answer any telephone queries

1) Confine his/her to one room as if you have other cats etc they can pick it up, plus as he/she is in one room, you will find it easier to clean.
2) Always have 2 blankets, wash one on the first day and the second on the day after...just to reduce the risk again.
3) Boil hot water, and let it cool to a lukewarm temperature. Bathe his/her eyes with cotton wool pads making sure you DO NOT switch to another eye with the same cotton wool pad. *Always use serperate pads for each eye*
4) Boil another bowl of hot water and stick this underneath his/her head so he/she can inhale the steam, if he/she is quite placid place a tea towel over his/her head and the bowl so he/she can inhale more effectivly.
5) Buy some Olbas Oil and place this on your furniture/curtains/bedding. Anywhere where he/she goes...DO NOT PUT THIS ON KITTIES SKIN AS THIS WILL IRRITATE HIM/HER.
6) In his/her room, make sure there is a litter tray that is accessable, however it may be an idea to put a sheet or something down for the first couple of days.
7) If you have a dehumidifier place it in the room, as it also helps with respirtorial problems.
8) Obviously wash out food/water bowls everyday as it reduces the risk of infection.
9) Where an overall when in the room or near the kittie, as your clothes can carry infection with you and to your other kitties.
10) Wash your hands after contact with the kitty to reduce the risk of reinfection.
11) If your kitty is pedigree PLEASE REPORT IT TO THE GCCF. Breeders like this should not be tolerated, and it is no way under no circumstances your fault. Infact you have probably increased the kitties chance of a full recovery by 40% due to the fact breeders have so many cats that there is a higher risk of re-infection and of course there are cats that are carriers of Cat Flu.

All advice below was advice given to me by the GCCF complaints department, and should you have any queries should please contact them;

If you should decided to report your breeder to the GCCF, here is a list of things the GCCF shall need sent to them;
. A signed formal letter of complaint
. Vetinary evidence to support allegations, which should include a signed statement from your vetinary surgeon giving the date of first examination and treatment given, together with any copies of test results and clinical history.
. Copies of the kittens pedigree, vaccination certificate, sale agreement and registration documents.

Please be aware that in the matter of refunds or compensation. This would be a contractual matter between the two of you and not one in which the GCCF can become involved. I would suggest that you seek legal advice either from your local authorities Consumer Protection Department or your local Citizens advice Bureau, if not a solicitor