I have had a cold for about 3 days now and i am horrified that my cat my catch it....is this possible?
2006-10-23 03:23:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
no dont worry cats have special body defence from these things
2006-10-23 04:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by micho 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, cats and dogs cannot catch human colds and vice versa, the ONLY germ/bacteria that can jump the species barrier is Staphylococcus which develops in a secondary infection, you or your cat would have to have a very serious infection for this to be possible, but it has happened,, to me actually a few years ago.
2006-10-23 10:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by odafintutuola 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the cold suddenly mutates into a form that can be contracted by your cat, then no. Since this is EXTREMELY unlikely, you should be okay. My cat used to catch a cold every once in a while. They are strong animals. Don't worry about it.
2006-10-23 10:27:48 · answer #3 · answered by arbolito 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Think of it like this: Because our systems are so different the germs that attack your body and take from you can not get the same things that it need to live from your cat. So, your cat is ok. I love my cat too and I would never want to get her sick. Feel better.
2006-10-23 10:30:25 · answer #4 · answered by KittyKattsMeow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You and your cat would make medical history. Cats and people have been living together for 5000 years now and there is no evidence of us swapping viruses.
2006-10-23 10:39:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible yes, but not very likely. Cats get their own strain of colds. However, don't be alarmed if your kitty wants to snuggle with you more when you don't feel well. He/She just wants to comfort you and make you feel better. Just keep them away from your face so their hair and dander doesn't irritate your respiratory system more than it already is.
Get well soon!
2006-10-23 10:31:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes!! I was a little sick and was sneezing for a couple of days, and then my kitty started sneezing!! I work in a doctor's office, so I asked the doctor and she said that yes its possible! Especially when you and your pet are very close, then you pet will even try to immidate you. Thats what she said.
2006-10-23 13:23:58 · answer #7 · answered by Ellanora 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so - cats are usually vaccinated every year for cat flu etc anyway and the only time my cat sneezes is when the hoovering has been missed
2006-10-23 10:28:09 · answer #8 · answered by Nicky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop kissing the cat.
2006-10-23 10:30:23 · answer #9 · answered by Captin Trips 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Cats have a diff. desease called cat flu.
2006-10-23 11:08:38 · answer #10 · answered by manofseries 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋