Isolation is an important part of infection control in veterinary practice, helping to reduce the risk of spreading infectious disease. This series of articles covers the practical principles of managing patients in isolation, including when isolation may be needed, setting up and using an isolation area, barrier nursing and PPE, patient movement, cleaning and disinfection, waste handling, management of equipment and laundry, and maintaining patient welfare while isolation measures are in place.
Important: These guidelines do not cover the management of suspected or confirmed rabies cases. Rabies requires specific infection-control measures and public health procedures, and patients suspected of having rabies should be managed using dedicated rabies protocols in accordance with local regulations and guidance. For more information on rabies please see the relevant section of our website.