Well recently my sister got a few kittens,and she took in a older cat for a woman until the woman could find a place where she can have her cat. Problem is, The older cat had the parvo virus and it spread to the kittens and two of them have already died, and she dosen’t really seem to take it seriously. Anyways now she has been coming over to my house, and I have a cat of mine own, and i’m very worried that my cat might get it, because a few people told me that humans can’t catch it,but they can spread it to other cats and kittens? She is touching everything in my house, and it is nerve wrecking! Can someone please tell me everything they know about this virus. I would really appreciate it!!
And I’m really thinking that it’s best to tell her that I think she should stay away for awhile, but i’m not sure how, without hurting her feelings or causing problems. I just can’t lose my cat, she is too important to me!
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Answerer 1
hi there!
she needs to take her cats to the vet IMMEDIATELY! my dad is a vet and my dog actually had parvo virus. she was brought up in a puppy mill so her and her brother had it. the lady brought them to my dad and it was too late to save the brother but the little girl survived and she is now our happy and healthy girl! you really need to get her to take the cats to the vet! they will all die if you don’t and it could hurt your cat! please please please get her to take them to the vet!
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my experience : )
Answerer 2
Can My Cat Catch Parvo?
No, cats cannot catch Parvo from a dog or any other source.
However, cats are susceptible to another similar disease called Feline Panleukopenia (also called Feline Distemper) which is closely related to Parvo. We have a vaccination for Feline Panleukopenia (often called the Feline Distemper shot). If your cat is well vaccinated, she is mostlikely fine. If not, have your sister stay away. But explain your reasons.
I hope that your sister is having the cats that she is caring for checked by the vet, as Feline Distemper has a very high mortality rate in kittens.
Answerer 3
i’m not familiar with parvo in cats, i am familiar with feline lukemia when i think may be the kitty version of parvo. the best thing you can do is get your cat vaccinated for it NOW. and wipe everything down that the other cats could have come into contact with. especially if her + cat has licked her hands or what not. the good news is the virus is pretty weak and under prestine conditions last only 48 hrs on surfaces however an every day lysol or clorox wipe kills it. I have not heard of humans being a carrier.. unless they have saliva on them or something.
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kitten rescue
Answerer 4
http://pet-planet.blogspot.com/28/02/f…
Here is a website i found. I would do the same if i were in your shoes. My cat means the world to me
If your cat was vaccinated, then it might not be able to catch it. I don’t know too much about this, but i will star for my other contacts to see.
Answerer 5
This is distemper, not parvo. But that doesn’t matter, because your concern is completely understandable, and your sister’s lack of concern is completely puzzling. When she took those kittens, she also took on the responsibility for their care, and if caught early enough, the disease can sometimes be halted. It’s probably too late now.
At any rate, even though it’s unlikely to be transmitted this way, unlikely isn’t good enough for those of us who love our pets. If your sister gets he feelings hurt, she’s too sensitive. Be polite but firm – you don’t want a deadly virus in your home.