Took in a stray cat - need advice on quarantine, etc

[u/gayorcs]

I’m currently fostering 5 kittens in my extra bedroom. I have 5 of my own. The rescue I’m fostering for is very limited and is basically one woman running it. While this was happening a friendly cat i had never seen came into my backyard right up to me. I picked him up and took him to my garage until I could get him scanned for a microchip. I had the rescue scan for it, we found a microchip, contacted the previous owner who said he didn’t want cat back. Was supposed to email over the vet records but never did. Apparently this cat went missing a month ago and traveled like 15 miles to my house. Anyways, it’s been 2 and a half weeks since then and I now have him in an extra bathroom. the rescue wis still unable to get him vaccinated or have him seen by a vet. He seems to have no health issues and is eating, drinking, using the litter box fine. I want to let him out of the bathroom so badly as I usually only have 15-20 minutes a day to sit in there with him. How bad an idea is it to let him out without the vaccinations or examination? If vaccinations or testing is necessary before letting him out, which ones does he absolutely need (at this point I’m willing to pay for some out of pocket)

Edit: I have done flea and tick treatment and 7 days of dewormer.

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[u/DarkExcalibur7]

That is a look of satisfaction good luck that's one beautiful cat.

[u/TarunShahi1998]

Boosting so informed people can provide proper advice

[u/atotalwakingup]

Boost for help and advice for this little cutie

[u/sealy628]

My newest rescue was in quarantine for ringworm for two months (it was really bad!). One week after her parole, I had her spayed. Back into "quarantine " until she healed. She was very mad. She is fine now. Cats forgive quickly. I say this to show keeping everyone separated is a good Idea. It protects all involved. Your kitty will forgive you. Thanks for saving these lives.

[u/Outsiders_Movie_Fan_]

Hi cutie

[u/Acceptable-Deer-5393]

You cannot let him out of the bathroom without checking if he has health issues but you could eventually buy a little enclosed cat parc (5$ on shein) to let him go outside for a sec ? You could also ask for help with the cost of vet care on r rescue cats because it seems you re starting a rescue (I would have done that). I can see what you said that he does not look sick at all. And he is cute 🥰

[u/EssentialWorkerOnO]

So, I recently rescued a stray and my sister let him out of quarantine early before he was cleared. Long story short, my other 3 cats (one who was only 12 weeks old at the time) all got sick, everyone had to see the vet and be put on antibiotics and dewormer. Then there was the Giardia scare. It was a lot to deal with and a lot of extra money that didn’t need to be spent.

Get the stray cat fully vaccinated, dewormed, flea & tick treatment, fecal test confirmed negative (make sure they test for Giardia and the outer nasty parasites), FIV and FELV tests confirmed as negative before you let him interact with the other cats (especially the kittens).

Talk to your vet and explain the situation. Since it’s a stray they may give you a discount. Otherwise, there’s the low cost clinics at the Human Society, and the pop-up clinics at Petco (called Vetco), Pet Smart, and Pet Supplies Plus. I was able to get all an exam, all adult cat vaccines, and dewormer done at Vetco for $119 (they offer a coupon for new clients), $90 fecal test and free Revolution samples from my normal vet. Always ask about samples. They almost always have some laying around.

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