Can Cats Get Parvo Like Dogs
Humans can suffer from Parvovirus just like canines can.
Can cats get parvo like dogs. Yes if an older dog is unvaccinated he can get parvo. The virus is extremely hearty and can withstand extreme temperatures. Cats can get parvo directly from contact with another cat who has it.
While in dogs treatment of parvo consists of boosting the immune system until it can fight the infection in cats intravenous fluids and antibiotics are necessary even to give the cat a chance to survive. Since parvovirus B19 only infects humans a person cannot get the virus from a dog or cat. An unprotected dog can get Parvo by coming into contact with the actual virus.
The parvovirus incubation period in cats is 3-6 days. Can cats get parvo from dogs. The answer is yes.
Cats are most susceptible as kittens from 4 to 12 weeks of age or even as unvaccinated adults. Parvoviruses do primarily affect kittens and puppies but cats and dogs of any age can be affected if they are unvaccinated or havent previously been exposed. In fact there have been some instances where its believed that dogs can be infected by cats.
Yes Parvo is highly contagious to other dogs. We recommend always asking your local vet for clarification if you are unsure. However there are some studies that have shown that a mutated strain of the canine parvovirus CPV can in fact infect cats.
A combination of parvo and a secondary infection or a parasite can also lead to a more severe case of parvo in puppies. They can also get it from contact with an infected cats urine feces and nose secretions. Parvo in cats can spread to other cats but cant infect other species.