Is feline hepatitis contagious to humans or my cat at home?

Hepatitis is inflammation to the liver, and it can be caused by a number of different things. It's generally not transmissible to other cats unless it is caused by one of the infectious viruses such as feline leukemia virus, feline immunodeficiency virus, or feline infectious peritonitis. That means the answer to your question depends on the cause of Lou's hepatitis. I would speak with the vet who diagnosed her hepatitis to find out the cause of it, and if it can be transmitted to her kittens. Best of luck!

I am assuming that the person is infected with Hepatitis C which is a human virus. It is not typically transmitted to cats so your cat should be fine. If you have any questions or concerns than you should contact your veterinarian and have your cat examined.

The liver failure itself isn't contagious, but viruses are typically contagious. Without knowing the specific virus to which you are referring, I can't give you anymore information than that unfortunately. You can post again with the name of the virus for more in depth help. I would keep your sick cat isolated to be safe.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Some illnesses can be transmitted from one cat to another from your hands or clothing. I recommend washing hands and possibly leaving shoes away from your cats if the stray sneezed on or near them. Basic good hygiene will help prevent disease transmission to your kitties. If you are able please take the stray into the vet as soon as you are able as it sounds like she may have a significant respiratory infection. Be sure that she is tested for feline leukemia and FIV before you ever let her near your cats to be safe.

Hello. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Great question. I personally would not be worried about your cats contracting FIP. The coronavirus is found in the saliva and feces of infected cats. Therefore, cat-to-cat contact and exposure to feces in litter boxes are the most common modes of infection. Contaminated food or water dishes, bedding, and your clothing may also serve as sources of infection. It doesn't sound like this is a concern based on your description of how you separated the cats, washed your hands, etc. The coronavirus can live in the environment anywhere from 3-7 weeks. After 3 weeks, however, the number of virus particles present is probably too small to cause infection. Many disinfectants will kill the virus, including household bleach diluted 1:32 in water (1/2 cup of bleach per gallon of water). So, you may want to do a thorough cleaning of the area where you housed the kittens and it may be best for you to not get any foster kittens for at least a month to try to prevent the new ones from getting infected. Hope this answers your questions. Best wishes.

Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This is an undesirable situation to be in when adopting a new kitten. You did the right thing by leaving kitty there becuase upper respiratory infections are highly contagious. However, if your cats are up to date on their FVRCP vaccine, this greatly reduces the chances of them getting ill also. There is a small chance that the virus can survive on fomite objects, but typically it is spread through direct contact or through aerosolized droplets from oral secretions, similar to the flu or common cold. You can change your clothing just to be safe, before coming in contact with your cats and home and just wash your clothing as you normally would, and monitor your cats for any symptoms. However, like I said, there is a low chance of transmission this way. Upper respiratory infections are very common in cats, so once the kitty is free of illness, wait about 10 days before considering adopting him. He also should be up to date on his vaccinations. Once a cat gets infected, they are likely to get re-infected in the future and have upper airway issues as an adult. I hope this helps and best wishes with your prospect kitty. Take care.

No, a dog's hepatitis is not contagious to humans unless it is caused by leptospirosis. Without knowing exactly what kind of liver damage there is and which disease (hepatitis just means inflammation of the liver) is involved, there is no way to tell you the life expectancy and whether this is a terminal disease. The liver is very good at recuperating, so your vet can best answer this question. As for gaining weight, if you feed a good quality dog food, preferably hepatic diet your dog should be gaining weight again. If you want to cook for your dog, here is a good website: https://secure.balanceit.com/tools/ez2/index.php? or you can feed a special diet available from your veterinarian.