2006-12-13 03:17:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Yep.
2006-12-13 03:19:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, cats get colds and flus from other cats, just the same that humans do. Upper Respiratory Tract infections are common in cats.
If your cat is very old or very young or has some respiratory or immune problems, you'll probably need to get them to the vet, since a cold can turn into pneumonia or something more serious. They might need to be put on a course of antibiotics, just to ensure that they don't get sick with anything else at the same time.
Generally, the cold will pass within a week, especially if the cat is otherwise healthy and strong.
2006-12-13 03:21:52 · answer #2 · answered by mikah_smiles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They get what is called an upper respiratory infection. It's actually very common, mine has had it three times. Doesn't hurt them unless it goes untreated. They will cough and sneeze and have a runny nose. The vet will give you about a week's worth of Amoxycillan (an antibiotic) to give them and it will clear right up.
2006-12-13 04:40:06 · answer #3 · answered by purplepaws121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But I'm pretty sure it's not contagious to humans. I would take your cat into a vet to get him/her checked out if it lasts longer than a few days.
2006-12-13 03:20:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, fur balls arent the only thing they catch.. Watch out for the cold nose in the morning. lol..
2006-12-13 03:21:07 · answer #5 · answered by dadknows 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can. They can also get the 'cat flu'.
2006-12-13 04:40:33 · answer #6 · answered by bling***bling 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it can even get a cold from you!
2006-12-13 07:53:46 · answer #7 · answered by Jessie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-12-13 03:38:10 · answer #8 · answered by shoe_gal28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-12-13 03:18:47 · answer #9 · answered by jakesbell87 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats are just like people they get sick too
2006-12-13 03:23:49 · answer #10 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋