Can Cats Get Parvo From Dogs

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Can cats get parvo from dogs. This virus is what cause feline distemper or feline panleukopenia virus FPV. As cats can catch certain strains of canine parvovirus any cats in this dogs household should be isolated and brought to the veterinarian for parvo testing. This means that cats can be carriers of canine parvovirus.

Cats and dogs are susceptible to a range of common infections. Parvo can be transmitted from dogs to cats. No because cats can only spread the virus to cats they cant get parvovirus from dogs.

Your furry friends shield against infection endures because bone marrow is where blood cells have been produced. If a host cat poops and a wandering dog happens to sniff and lick at the cats feces or eat something that was contaminated with it that dog can get infected. A dog can only get parvo from another dog either by direct contact with the infected dog or with a surface or fecal waste contaminated with the virus.

The virus infects the walls of the intestines causing the interior lining of the intestines to slough. While cats can get infected with parvo from dogs the reverse is impossible. It is a serious disease and can be over 90 fatal if untreated.

This goes against popular belief which has held sway for years that cats cannot get parvo from a dog. It is possible even though it is uncommon and impossible. First dose as early as 6-8 weeks.

So while it is uncommon yes cats can get parvovirus from dogs. Unvaccinated cats can get a symptomatic feline parvo infection from an infected dog. Exposure to rodents and standing water can lead to a leptospirosis infection.