Neighbours stroked my cat.

[RobynSH]

Just looked out the window and seen the neighbours kids stroking our cat.

How/what would you do about the cats fur at this time to clean it?

Bath time for kitty. 😂

In one of the quality newspapers today they were saying don't worry about pets' fur too much. The virus won't linger for long and isn't thought to be a particular danger.

Perhaps just brush the cat (wearing gloves) and then disinfect the brush. Or was the brush first in pet shampoo and use that on the cat so the slightly damp bristles pick up anything? Then disinfect again.

If you are that concerned, keep your cat inside!!!

This exact question was asked on the daily covid news bulletin and apparently the droplets survive easier on hard surfaces than hair.

I was surprised to know my vulnerable colleague allows her cats out... Cuz i would've thought, like cardboard and plastic, fur can also carry...

I'd give the cat a holy scrub and keep it indoors...

The horror.

Don’t lick the cat.

If your cat's outside it could be touching anything

Is there any evidence that its passed to cats this way. Maybe time to keep pets inside. Soap and water I suppose if you must.

From the RCVS. Very unlikely to be a risk.

^^ But don't iron it - that would be cruel.

Do not put kitty in the washing machine or tumble drier

You'll need to put the cat in the washing machine and do a 90 degree wash I'm afraid. Also tumble dry on hot afterwards.

Bleach in the wash though.

It's not like they stroked your pussy. You will be fine.

Don't forget the Zoflora.

MysweetAudrina

Cats have a built-in self-cleaning function. They don't even need lavatory paper.

My favourite advice so far: don't kick the cat. Proper chuckled!

No, don't kick the cat, the kids maybe but not the cat.

Our next door neighbour's cat is always coming into our garden. She is an affectionate little thing and DD and I often stroke her.

Steam sterilisation?

Lick it clean.

My cat came home yesterday and someone had the cheek to loosen her collar
I'd expect people to stroke her while she's out because she initiates it, I just make sure I wash my hands after playing with her.
I don't expect people to mess with her collar though.. that's a different thread I suppose.

Just when you think the nonsense and lack of intelligence on here has no lower to go along comes this OP to plumb new depths, unless of course I've not correctly picked up the tone and the OP is being ironic and lighthearted.

Being serious DO NOT be tempted to go over the cat with a Dettol wipe, Dettol is toxic to cats and licking it off her fur would poison her.