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Feline herpesvirus is an upper respiratory virus, not an STD. The most common type of feline herpes is feline viral rhinotracheitis. What this means for your kitty is much more straightforward.

Q: My cat has been diagnosed with feline herpesvirus. What is it, and can she transmit it to me? A: First, the short answer, to put your mind at ease: Every species has its own version of herpesvir… ...

Humans and dogs don’t catch the cat herpes virus, called feline herpesvirus-1 or FHV-1, and cats and dogs don’t get the human herpes viruses.

Feline Herpesvirus. Like the herpes virus in humans, cats with feline herpesvirus carry it throughout their lives. However, most of the time the virus is dormant, so your cat won't show symptoms.

Herpes viruses are species-specific. That means humans and dogs don't catch the cat herpes virus, called feline herpesvirus-1 or FHV-1, and cats and dogs don't get the human herpes viruses.

Feline herpesvirus is treated with antibiotics, but recovery is dependent upon the cat receiving the proper nutrition and hydration. Without those things, the disease can prove fatal.

The feline herpes virus is not infectious to humans, but it is transmissible to other cats. Typically, if the symptoms are mild and there is just clear tearing, no treatment is needed; ...

So, essentially, feline herpesvirus is spread in the same manner as human herpesvirus. Once an individual is exposed and the infection is overcome, the virus remains in the body.

That means humans and dogs don't catch the cat herpes virus, called feline herpesvirus-1 or FHV-1, and cats and dogs don't get the human herpes viruses. Skip to content Open sections menu Sections.