Can you get pink eye from a cat?

If you are around a cat with conjunctivitis, it makes sense to wash your hands well after touching or treating the area around the eyes. Other than taking that precaution, it is of little concern. I have handled thousands of cats with conjunctivitis and have never had it. read more

There might be cat dander or somthing else that you might get in your eye that will irritate your eyes. If you do get pink eye, wash your eyes out with eyedrops, followed by a wet washcloth for eyelids and face. This will likely clear up pink eye. You might need the drops a couple of times. Practice cleanliness. read more

Chlamydial conjunctivitis can be, but is very rarely, transmitted from cats to people. The chlamydophila organism that causes conjunctivitis in cats is highly adapted to felines, so the risk of transmission to humans is very low. read more

When you are treating your cat for pink eye, it is important to keep clean hygiene in mind to prevent the spread of the infection to you or your family. Diagnosing Cat Pink Eye. There is no diagnostic test available that will detect a pink eye infection. But because the condition creates such extreme appearances in the eye, it is very easy to identify. read more