Can my cat get feline leukemia from human touching saliva?

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What if a human finger got saliva on it of a cat that is infected with feline leukemia and then maybe touched food of another cat... can it be transmitted that way? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 11 years and 3 months old | 11.5 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Feline leukemia can be transmitted through infected saliva, either through fighting/biting, but also from sharing food bowels & litter boxes. If you are concerned, please consider testing your cat & making sure she receives all required booster vaccinations. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Can my cat get feline leukemia from human touching saliva?

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