Q: My cat has lymphoma. I know humans also get this type of cancer. Is it possible for my cat to give me her lymphoma?
A: No. Cancers are not transmitted from pets to people or, for that matter, from one person to another.
Cat’s Lymphoma Not Contagious
Cancer in animals are not contagious to humans.
It is safe to snuggle a cat who has cancer. PawelKacperek/Shutterstock
