Would cats with Feline Leukemia pass the virus to a dog?
I am trying to do a favor to a friend who has a kitten tested out to have feline leukemia. I offered to board the kitten for a few months so that she is seperated from the other kittens. However, I have a small dog, Shih Tzu, and I want to make sure the virus would not pass to my dog in any way before I take the kitten.
- Love is ANIMAL (Tiny Dancer xox)
I wouldnt think it could. Feline Leukemia is only a sickness felines (cats) can have, im pretty sure.
- Laura Loo!
No it cannot be passed from animal to animal. Feline Leukemia isn't actually a virus, so it isn't contagious. Your dog will be fine.
- HDB
Feline Leukemia cannot be passed onto dogs. It is strictly a feline disease, as the name implies :-)
ADD: Your dog will be perfectly safe, although you should let your friend know that her cat may not last very long and could possibly pass away while in your care.
- Bozema
Feline Leukemia is a virus but it is cat-specific. However, the cat if positive won't live for long. It is fatal. I doubt it will last a few months, especially if it showing any symptoms.
If it is a kitten, she should have all the others tested ASAP - chances are good it got it from its mother and there are others in the litter that have it too.
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