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My grandma has a weak immune system. Are my indoor cats safe for her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My grandmother recently came to live with us. She has a weak immune system according to her doctors . I have 3cats and all of them are totally indoor cats . Will it affect her health in anyway . Is it safe to keep them near her . Your help would be greatly appreciated :) Regards Tamzid

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 18th, 2018

IT is not likely to affect her in anyway, to be extra careful i would take them to the vet for a general checkup and a ringworm test to be done as ringworm is relatively common in cats and can affect people with a weak immune system.

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