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My kitten has diarrhea, puppy died of Parvo. Is it Panleukopenia?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 18 days old

My puppy had Parvo a month ago and died. I have a kitten now, and he seems to have diarrhea, and the smell is similar to that of my late puppy's. Does this possibly mean he can have Panleukopenia?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 19th, 2017

It's possible, but the panleukopenia virus, although from the same genus as the Parvo virus, is not exactly the same so he didn't catch him from your dog. nevertheless you need to take him to the vet in order to get it checked and treated ASAP.

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