Vector-borne and other pathogens of potential relevance disseminated by relocated cats
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Maggi, Ricardo Guillermo
Halls, Vicky
Kramer, Friederike
Lappin, Michael
Pennisi, Maria Grazia
Peregrine, Andrew S.
Roura, Xavier
Schunack, Bettina
Scorza, Valeria
Tasker, Severine
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BMC
Abstract
Large populations of unowned cats constitute an animal welfare, ecological, societal and public health issue worldwide.
Their relocation and homing are currently carried out in many parts of the world with the intention of relieving
suffering and social problems, while contributing to ethical and humane population control in these cat populations.
An understanding of an individual cat’s lifestyle and disease status by veterinary team professionals and those working
with cat charities can help to prevent severe cat stress and the spread of feline pathogens, especially vector-borne
pathogens, which can be overlooked in cats. In this article, we discuss the issue of relocation and homing of unowned
cats from a global perspective. We also review zoonotic and non-zoonotic infectious agents of cats and give a list of
practical recommendations for veterinary team professionals dealing with homing cats. Finally, we present a consensus
statement consolidated at the 15th Symposium of the Companion Vector-Borne Diseases (CVBD) World Forum in
2020, ultimately to help veterinary team professionals understand the problem and the role they have in helping to
prevent and manage vector-borne and other pathogens in relocated cats.
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Adoption, Animal welfare, Feline, Homing, Importation, Parasites, Bacteria, Viruses, Prevention, Relocation, Shelter, Zoonosis, SDG-03: Good health and well-being
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Maggi, R.G., Halls, V., Lramer, F. et al. 2022, 'Vector‑borne and other pathogens
of potential relevance disseminated by relocated cats', Parasites & Vectors, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 1-15. DOI : 10.1186/s13071-022-05553-8