almost an epidemic in portland oregon - best keep your cats indoors?

Question

I live in aloha-beaverton just outside portland oregon. Today, after calling my vet to schedule booster vaccination shots for my cats, the vet assistant told me that they were "up to their ears" in dealing with sick cats with flu or cold-like symptoms. They don't know what it is yet, but now was not a good time to take a healthy pet to the vet becuase of all the sick cats coming in. I called another vet - the Banfield Hospital and they have the same story. Could be connected to the sudden change in weather we are having here in the NW.

So... bottom line, is this almost an epidemic and our best line of defense is to keep our cats indoors for the time being? Forwarned is best armes afyer all.

Answer 1

thanks for posting that. I just forwarded it to my niece..

Answer 2

thanks for the heads up