A friend of mine lost her pup to parvo not too long ago and she wants to get a kitten around 6 or 7 weeks, but she doesn't know if he can get parvo, and I'm not sure myself.
2006-08-25 01:06:42 · 9 answers · asked by bigbearsbaby01 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats get panleukopaenia virus (FPV), which is the feline version of parvo and is generally just as nasty. Cats CAN be infected by canine parvovirus (CPV) but the infection is subclinical (i.e., not an issue) so she should be fine to get a kitten.
2006-08-25 01:18:08 · answer #1 · answered by Loz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO - Go to your nearest vet office and ask to see the parvo puppies. If its a small office the puppies with parvo are in the hospital side with cats to keep it from spreading to dogs. If there is a large vet clinic they will have a separate room for Parvo and usually they let the donor cats run loose in there.
Cats are susceptible to far worse diseases than parvo. Parvo is just a virus that has to run its course Feline aids and leukemia is highly contagious and incurable. FIP there is not only no cure but no accurate test except an autopsy. Don't worry about the kitten getting anything from a dog. Get it Vaccinated and altered and away from strange cats.
2006-08-25 01:14:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I rescued a puppy two years ago that was a parvo survivor. As far as I was told parvo is not common in cats. Parvo is seen mainly in shelter and rescue dogs and can be very fatal. To keep an animal healthy always have it checked out by a vet immediately after getting it regardless of what the previous owner tells you.
2006-08-25 01:54:52 · answer #3 · answered by nica2586 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Felines can get a disease that is similar, but parvo is not contagious to cats. Tell her so sorry for her loss! Good luck with the new kitten!
2006-08-25 03:15:25 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, parvo is a dog disease. Cats can get other diseases such as feline leukemia, distemper...etc.. so make sure she gets the kitten all it's vaccines so she does not loose another pet.
2006-08-25 16:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope parvo is species specific to dogs .but vaccinating is alway your greatest defence against illness.
2006-08-25 01:22:57 · answer #6 · answered by brandy w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry cause i am not sure wtr u sud either
2006-08-25 01:12:06 · answer #7 · answered by ∞¥¡¡ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its a dogs disease
2006-08-25 04:42:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES
2006-08-25 01:08:47 · answer #9 · answered by corkybusangel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋