I know it sounds dumb but my husband is convienced he did. About a week ago I let my cat drink out of my cup (water) then i finished from the same cup. My cat is healthy he has been to the vets office on a regular basis and has all his shots. Well about 2 weeks later I got a massive ear infection. It hurt so bad i had to go to the ER. It ended up my whole ear was infection, inner and outer ear with puss coming out. He says its cause i let my cat drink out of my cup. I say no. Who's right here???
2007-06-13 16:23:09 · 10 answers · asked by ? 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
sorry sorry i meant this happened about a month ago. its been a little over a week that the pain has gone away.
2007-06-13 16:26:20 · update #1
Cause
Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria and viruses.
During a cold, sinus, or throat infection or an allergy attack, the eustachian tubes, which connect the middle ear to the throat, can become blocked. This stops fluid from draining from the middle ear. This fluid is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria or viruses to grow into an ear infection.
Bacterial infections. Bacteria cause about 65% to 75% of all ear infections.1 The most common types are Streptococcus pneumoniae (also called pneumococcus), Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis.
Viral infections. Viruses can also lead to ear infections. The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most frequent type found, followed by influenza (flu) viruses.1
Causes of fluid buildup
When swelling from an upper respiratory infection or allergy blocks the eustachian tube, air can't reach the middle ear. This creates a vacuum and suction, which pulls fluid from a cold or allergy into the middle ear. Then, swelling prevents this fluid from draining. An ear infection begins when the fluid becomes infected with bacteria.
Inflammation and fluid buildup can occur without infection and cause a feeling of stuffiness in the ears. This is known as otitis media with effusion.
My oppinion, no, you can not get an ear infection from your cat drinking your water. My cat and dog drinks out of my cup of water and nothing happened to me. I think that your doctor doesn't wan you to have your cat drink after you. Glad that you're feeling better. :-)
2007-06-13 16:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar ear infection about a month ago. I had to go to emergency, and I lost all hearing in both ears. It was bad. I took three full bottles of antibiotics before it cleared up. I started feeling better about a week ago but my hearing is not 100% back to normal yet. I suppose I'll be ok in a few more days if not I will follow up with the doctor.
I don't have a cat.
2007-06-13 16:35:32 · answer #2 · answered by Sabrina(Susananita) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-07 11:41:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is highly unlikely.
According to one source: "Viruses and parasites tend to be especially species-specific. For example, most viruses that infect people won't infect dogs or cats, and most of their viruses won't infect people. There are a very few parasites of dogs, and especially cats, that can infect people, but these are generally not in the animal's mouth. Even many bacteria have strong preferences for host species. If your dog kisses you when you have strep throat, it is not likely to get strep, but your mom might get it from you by a kiss on the mouth. "
http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/2000-01/947443283.Mi.r.html
Your ear infection was likely do some other infection that you were exposed to, not from your cat! Your husband is just trying to blame it on the cat as most men try and do.
Glad your ear is feeling better! I had an eardrum perforate when I was younger, so I can feel your pain!
2007-06-13 16:33:04 · answer #4 · answered by zz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
With the exception of a couple of things, diseases are transferrable between humans and cats (rabies being one of them).
Domesticated cats have had their behavior and physiology altered by being under human control for so long. Even if they were capable of transmitting more diseases -- it's been bred out of them through the generations.
2007-06-13 17:30:04 · answer #5 · answered by Tim Elliot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no…
very few illnesses are shared between felines and humans
and most viruses have a 7-10 day incubation
2007-06-13 16:26:13 · answer #6 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats physical inpossible
2007-06-13 16:26:01 · answer #7 · answered by beth T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i highly doubt that it was from your cat....if your cat is healthy and everything, it shouldn't be from the cat. ask your doctor if that could happen.
2007-06-13 16:34:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gross. Might not have caught an ear infection, might be leprosy.
2007-06-13 16:26:20 · answer #9 · answered by 2Cute2B4Got 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no your cat did not give you anything. Just a coincedence
2007-06-13 16:51:24 · answer #10 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋