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My cat played with a parvo dog. Could she get sick? What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years and 11 months old

My cat played with a dog that has parvo,im worried that she might get it from him,is that possible, what should I do?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 22nd, 2019

That is definitively possible even though in cats clinical disease is rarely seen. I would recommend to monitor your cat for any gastrointestinal signs like vomiting or diarrhoea. Should any of the signs occur, an immediate check up would be required as antibiotics may be needed.

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