#cat bit owner Canada public health Articles

In Canada, when a cat bites a human, provincial public health authorities can mandate a 10-day quarantine observation period — even for cats that have never been outdoors. This 2026 guide explains the exact quarantine protocol province by province, what happens if your cat is not vaccinated, whether you must report a cat bite to public health, and what the real consequences are for refusing quarantine in Ontario, BC, Alberta, and Quebec.