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cats and cold sores?

marissposa
I occasional get herpes cold sores on my lip.  Is it safe to cuddle my kitty and kiss her  fur when I have one.  Or could I infect her.
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436973 tn?1217947089
marissposa
Thank you!  What a relief!  
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Mrs_Savas
Cuddle and kiss to your heart's content!  Feline herpes and human herpes are species specific - they don't transfer.

Good question, though.  I'm glad you and your kitty are so close!  Give her a hug for me!
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