I always allow my kitten to drink from my water glass- he prefers it although he has fresh water always available, and I never let him drink squash/ coke etc, but are either of us likely to infect each other with anything?
2006-11-29 06:59:33 · 13 answers · asked by emily_jane2379 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
you can catch worms
2006-11-29 07:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's a good thing to share your water with your kitten. If your cat happens to have any parasites or other harmful things there's a chance you could get it. If your cat likes drinking from a glass (as my two kitties seem to) just set out a seperate water glass for him or her, and be sure to refill it often.
2006-11-29 11:19:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is a good idea. You could get parasites if your kitten has them. (or pass them to your kitten, if you have them! :)
I'm not a veterinarian so I don't pretend to know what other risks you may be taking.
I LOVE animals!! I have 4 dogs, 8 cats (outside) 6 sugar gliders and 20 parrots and while I love each and every one of them and am very affectionate with them- I don't share a plate/glass with them or let them lick me on the mouth. :)
But that is just my personal opinion on the subject. (Not to say by any means that what you are doing is wrong!)
It sounds like you love your cat very much!!
Take care
2006-11-29 07:06:11 · answer #3 · answered by markalan1973 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink some and give him/her the rest. I give my cat fresh water, daily. The dog, too. But some times the cat drinks from the dog's bowl, and the dog drink from the cat's bowl. I give my cat a little milk, in his own bowl, once and awhile. But daily, he wants a little milk from my breakfast bowl. I leave a little for him, in it. But to actualy share where you drink some, the cat drinks some and you drink some, isn't recommended. I'm glad you don't let him drink pop. how does one drink squash?
2006-11-29 13:57:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its always a good idea to keep the animal at a distance. You are certainly going to get some health issues if you continue doing that...I would not do that even my kitten is super clean...as when they drink their sliva comes out...and they usually lick almost everything...yukk
2006-11-29 07:07:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the complete answer to this, i just wanted to ask if you've ever gotten a hair ball from him/her drinking out of your glass.............
I have a bunch of cats
2006-11-29 07:09:03 · answer #6 · answered by sk8ter_girl_of07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would you want to? yes worms, cat flu (human flu) toxomapasm (sorry cant spell dangerous for pregnant women) best to keep your dishes and your cats seperate
2006-11-29 07:17:41 · answer #7 · answered by jaws 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
toxoplasmosis...more harmful if you are pregnant. Also remember how a cat cleans it's botty!!!
2006-11-29 07:02:47 · answer #8 · answered by minitheminx65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're lucky not to have caught anything yet.
2006-11-30 05:32:34 · answer #9 · answered by PT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well cat like to lick their ar*ss so think about it
2006-11-29 07:02:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't. have a glass each.
2006-11-29 08:38:06 · answer #11 · answered by angelstar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋