Can Kittens Have Parvo

It is actually a virus called panleukopenia but is sometimes called feline parvo because the symptoms are similar to the symptoms of canine parvo virus.

Can kittens have parvo. Parvovirus is highly contagious and a mutated strain of canine parvovirus has been suspected of infecting felines. So yes cats can get parvo if they are exposed to feces of an infected animal. Cats can get parvo directly from contact with another cat who has it. Today i found out that parents puppy has parvo he s in cage in the garage and i put all the kittens and mother in my room.

While not the same as canine parvovirus it is referred to as parvo due to the similar symptoms. Parvovirus is a common virus that affects cats causing a highly deadly disease known by the term of feline distemper or feline panleukopenia. Places where young puppies and kittens mix together such as pet shops can be a breeding ground for this transmission. Both cat s and kittens can get parvovirus.

Cats are most susceptible as kittens from 4 to 12 weeks of age or even as unvaccinated adults. They have shown no signs of symptoms but scared they might have it cus ive touched the dog and then afterword touched the cats. And humans can t get parvo so you don t have anything to worry about. The cat strain called feline panleukopenia virus fpv is a significant disease threat amongst the feline community but it cannot be transferred to canines.

I have a indoor 1 year old cat and 4 month old kittens she had and are unvaccinated. We are talking about a highly dangerous and life threatening disease in cats. You might have heard of feline parvovirus parvo referred to as panleukopenia or feline distemper fpv. I d ask the vet if you re worried that any animal might be sick.

People who handle an infected cat or an infected cat s bedding food or water dish can carry the virus to the next cat they handle. Parvo in cats is different than the parvo virus that dogs get. The parvo virus is tough. Cats and dogs have their own separate species specific parvovirus strains.

While dogs cannot catch feline parvovirus the virus can mutate and be spread to cats. However generally kittens are easily more susceptible to the viral infection as they do not have have the development of active immunity and they do not have a strong enough immune system to battle all the clinical signs that occur. They can also get it from contact with an infected cat s urine feces and nose secretions. Cats cannot get parvo it s strictly a canine disease.