2019 AAFP Feline Zoonoses Guidelines

Abstract

Aim: The overarching purpose of the 2019 AAFP Feline Zoonoses Guidelines (hereafter referred to as the ‘Guidelines’) is to provide accurate information about feline zoonotic diseases to owners, physicians and veterinarians to allow logical decisions to be made concerning cat ownership. Scope and accessibility: The Panelists are physicians and veterinarians who worked closely together in an attempt to make these Guidelines a document that can be used to support the International One Health movement. This version of the Guidelines builds upon the first feline zoonosis panel report, published in 2003 (catvets.com/guidelines), and provides an updated reference list and recommendations. Each of the recommendations received full support from every Panelist. Primary recommendations are highlighted in a series of ‘Panelists’ advice’ boxes.