My dog has kennel cough and we have been giving him antibiotics for a week now and we do have him isolated,but he broke out of the rooma nd went into my room were the cat was, when i got home after 5 hours the cat was on top of the bed and the dog on the floor, will my cat contract it??
2006-12-01 12:53:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Contrary to others comments... Cats CAN definatley get kennel cough, also known as Bordatella. This is also called Whooping Cough in humans. As for whether it can transfer from dog to cat.. I would ask your vet.
I would think though that If your cat could not contract it...the vet would not recommend a Bordatella vaccination for your cat if it goes out doors.
I would recommend vaccinating it against Bordatella if you haven't already. If they do contract Bordatella, they will live but it is costly for medication to get rid of it and Bordatella is HIGHLY contagious.
Don't believe these people on here saying that a cat can not contract Bordatella. Call any vet and ask or even look Bordatella up on Wikipedia. see... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bordetella_bronchiseptica
Hope this helps!!
2006-12-01 14:31:53 · answer #1 · answered by The cat did it. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While kennel cough is extremely contagious for other dogs, chances are pretty slim that that would transfer to your cat. Watch your cat for signs of gagging (similar to the sound they make when hacking up a hairball), runny eyes and noses and if you see these signs get your cat to the vet. Cats that do get it usually have a weaker immune system due to viruses they are sick from but symptoms have not shown. Have you kept up with your cat's vaccinations? If so that would even further decrease the chances your cat would have of catching it.
Dane lover - a cat absolutely can get kennel cough, although it is a fairly recent trend. There are plenty of articles like:
http://www.edmondsun.com/features/local_story_073174316.html?keyword=topstory
2006-12-01 13:11:14 · answer #2 · answered by biochemgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No cats cannot get kennel cough from a dog
2006-12-04 03:24:15 · answer #3 · answered by Robin3399 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not likely, there are different strains of kennel cough. And as long as your cat is current on vaccines, shouldn't be a problem.
2006-12-01 13:20:15 · answer #4 · answered by trusport 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't heard of a cat catching kennel cough. I heard of upper respitory but not kennel cough.
2006-12-01 13:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by undertowrottie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats can get kennel cough as well, but I am unsure if a dog could transmit it to a cat.
2006-12-01 14:13:43 · answer #6 · answered by silver wings 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No a cat can NOT get Canine Bordatella (Kennel Cough).
2006-12-01 13:11:13 · answer #7 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think it can. Maybe consider consulting your vet to be on the safe side. Good luck, I hope your dog gets better and your cat doesn't get sick. Best wishes.
2006-12-01 13:37:45 · answer #8 · answered by Badkitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it could but it is rare
2006-12-01 12:56:59 · answer #9 · answered by quitoslady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋