2007-01-30 15:06:53 · 6 answers · asked by Freddy F 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
according to Cat Paws, cat flu comes from either of two viruses: feline herpes virus (FHV-1) and feline calicivirus (FCV). A cat can get infected by another cat who is a "carrier" of the virus either by being exposed to the carrier's sneeze, cough, or saliva from a food or water bowl, etc. The flu virus itself does not live long in the environment. FHV-1 lives only 48 hrs in the environemnt while the FCB lives 7 - 10 days. 80% of cats that become infected later become "carriers" and can infect only when they are "shedding" the virus. FCV carriers are conituously shedding and are constantly infectious to other cats.
There is a vaccine to protect from cat flu.
If your kitty is an indoor-only kitty and is the only pet in the house, chances are he'll not get the at flu unless he already caught the virue from a cattery or shleter or some other multi-cat place.
2007-01-30 15:23:57 · answer #1 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Exposure to virus (for flu) or bacteria (for a cold). The cat is much more likely to catch something like this if it is not vaccinated regularly. Viral strains constantly change, so it is possible for a cat to a cold/ flu even if it has been vaccinated, but the syptoms will be shorter lasting and less severe. Respiritory infections can come across as the flu; so can severe hair balls. They can pick up the bacteria and virus pretty much anywhere, including contact with other exposed animals, outdoors, and in the air.
2007-01-30 15:21:05 · answer #2 · answered by spottedponies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-09-27 18:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by Hailee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with humans, you need the germ to catch the flu. Cats that are older or have other medical problems are more likely to catch the flu than young healthy animals.
2007-01-30 15:14:57 · answer #4 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually from another cat that has it. It's highly contagious. Cat flu is usually more serious then the human flu though.
2007-01-30 22:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Viruses, just like humans
2007-01-30 15:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by walter_b_marvin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a virus which is very contagious
2007-01-30 15:19:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
from people.
2007-01-30 15:14:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋