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Can my cat get Hepatitis C from an infected person's syringe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 4 months and 14 days old

My cat was taking some medicine through a syringe needle and the needle fell into an infected person's leg who has virus c and before telling the doctor he gave the cat the medicine, can my cat get any kind of virus because of what happened but please keep in mind that his voice lately is kind of throaty and we think that he has a cold

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 29th, 2017

I am assuming that the person is infected with Hepatitis C which is a human virus. It is not typically transmitted to cats so your cat should be fine. If you have any questions or concerns than you should contact your veterinarian and have your cat examined.

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    Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 29th, 2017

    Human viruses can't be transmitted to cats, however be careful when needing to give a medicine to animal to always draw it with the needle and then dispose safely of it and give the medicine without the needle, unless professionally trained to do so as it can be dangerous for everyone involved.

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