Can cat cocciferus be transmitted to people

Pet     9:22am, 14 June 2025

Cat coccidius generally refers to a cat infected with coccidius. If a cat is infected with coccidius, the owner should take the cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time, and carry out standardized and effective treatment with the help of a doctor, which can effectively relieve the symptoms.

1. Why can coccidiosis not be transmitted to humans? Coccidiosis is a parasitic sporidia that can parasitize in the intestinal wall cells of livestock and birds. This parasitic sporidia will only spread to each other between animals. The human body is not a susceptible host for coccidiosis, so it does not have the conditions for transmission.

2. Symptoms of cats after infection with coccidiosis

If a cat eats an animal infected by coccidiosis, it may cause coccidi to enter the body and reproduce in the intestines, causing infection. Symptoms such as increased bowel movements, abdominal pain, fever, nausea, etc. In severe cases, it may also be accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, palpitations, and weight loss. If this happens, the owner should take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time. The symptomatic treatment can be effectively relieved of physical discomfort and achieve the purpose of treatment.

3. How should cats take care of coccidiosis? During the treatment period, hygiene care for cats should be strengthened, bathed regularly, and kept the body clean. The living environment and daily necessities of cats should be washed and disinfected regularly. After the cat defecates, it should be cleaned up in time to avoid re-infection of the cat. You should also pay attention to a balanced diet of cats, try to feed cats some easy-to-digest foods, such as nutritional paste, soft soaked cat food, etc. You can also let cats eat some fruits and vegetables, such as cucumbers, apples, carrots, etc., to accelerate body metabolism and be beneficial to your health. Avoid eating raw and cold foods, such as ice cream, raw meat, etc., to avoid irritating the cat's gastrointestinal tract and aggravate the symptoms and be unfavorable to the recovery of the disease.