Can my cat catch strep throat from me without showing any symptoms?

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Is it possible for a human with strep throat to infect a cat and the cat not show any symptoms? Also, if the cat has it does it have to be treated like a human?

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

It is possible, but extremely rare that strep is passed from humans to cats. A cat that is very old, very young or immune compromised is more susceptible than a healthy adult cat. Antibiotics would be used in treatment after diagnosis by a veterinarian.

Can my cat catch strep throat from me without showing any symptoms?

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