Can cats get colds from humans?

Yes cats and dogs catch colds – but it’s not always the human kind. For cats and dogs, the symptoms can be sneezing, weakness, and nose and eye discharge. These can also be signs of allergies and infections, as well as serious conditions like parasites, pneumonia and distemper. read more

Ringworm can be given to many different kinds of exotic pets from their humans. Exotic cats, foxes, ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, pot bellied pigs, birds, mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, and other pets. Ringworm isn't actually a worm but rather a fungal infection that infects the skin of humans and pets. read more

Cats that have contracted FVR are considered “chronic carriers,” meaning they will carry the virus for life and can become sick again in times of high stress (moves, new housemates, babies, etc. ). read more

Dogs get viruses from each other. But a cat can catch cold or flu from you. “The virus attaches to cells in the respiratory tract of felines similarly to how it does in humans,” says Weese. He points to reports of H1N1 found in cats in the United States. Cats also get cat-to-cat viruses that are similar to a cold, but humans can’t catch those. If you have a pet, it’s always a good idea to wash your hands often, especially after contact. read more

Overview of feline upper respiratory infections It’s true: our feline friends can get colds, too! As is the case with humans, the culprits to blame for these nasty colds are bacteria or viruses, sometimes both. read more