I just brought home a cat from the shelter. It turns out that she has the flu or cold. I am bringing her to the vet in a couple of hours (when I get out of work.) My question is this....I already have two other cats at home. Both have had colds/flu (as they came from a shelter as well) and both have had their vacines for this year. Could they get sick again? If they do, and it is mild, will the symptoms go away on their own? I plan on going home and completely sanitizing my house, but I know that the germs are already present. Thanks!
2007-02-01 05:27:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Cat flu is contagious to other cats (not humans though), but if your other cats have had their vaccines for this year, they should have a good level of immunity, which means they should be able to get over it without medication.
Hope your new addition is feeling better soon.x
2007-02-01 05:36:31 · answer #1 · answered by welshgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just brought home a cat from a rescue and my dog got it but not my cat, the vet said there isn't anything he can give the dog that she will get rid of it on her own. She is just sneezing and has a really runny nose (clear liquid though). They said if there is color to the runny nose or to eye discharge then it's not good. Hope this helps.
2007-02-01 05:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by alaskagirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi I breed cats and until eventually now this year after going to a prepare considered one of my little wegies began to sneeze, I wasn't too frightened to start up with , until eventually he could no longer provide up sneezing I took him faraway from the different cats unfortunately it grew to become into to late My 2 year previous Maine coon grew to become into the greater severe he grew to become into rasping for breath rather could no longer breath mouth hung open torpid off his foodstuff seems after tests he had herpes virus (cat flu) ok as quickly as they have this it by no skill is going the indications do however the virus does no longer the kittens would be born with it they could or won't get indications yet all will carry the virus which then would be handed directly to their off spring If kittens enhance indications in the 1st 3 week they'll greater then possibly die you ought to ask your vet to do a throat swab or eye swab to attempt for FELV and FHV on the queen then communicate on your vet you have reachable rear the kittens to sidestep further an infection from the mothers milk Please do take your cat to the vets via fact the cat would be susceptible from the virus and you ought to finally end up dropping the two cat and each and all the kittens rather no longer very advantageous
2016-09-28 06:59:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have the highly contagious sickness cats get at the animal shelters because they are so close to each other. Your other cats are in danger of getting it also. I lost one of my cats this way.
Good luck with your kitten.
2007-02-01 05:31:16 · answer #4 · answered by risa_rific 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, your animals are healthy, well fed and vaccinated, I would say the chances of them getting really sick are low. You should ask the vet advice on how to handle this situation and maybe get extra medicine for the other kitties in case they get sick.
2007-02-01 05:36:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your cat has a virus and you need to treat all of your cats now! this happens when bringing animals from the shelters!
2007-02-01 05:40:57 · answer #6 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vaccines are for feline infectious diseases, not upper respiratory infections... like in people. Your resident cats can contract another cold from new kitty, so it would be best to keep her separate till she feels better if you can.
Good luck, and thanks for taking in the strays! We love you!
2007-02-01 06:24:53 · answer #7 · answered by GRISCHAT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋