Can my cat catch my cold?
FAQ: Can my cat catch my cold? Wednesday December 30, 2009 Edited and Republished December 2009 A reader asks: I have a 9 month old cat So far she seems pretty healthy and up to date on her vaccinations. But my question is (and I haven’t seen it addressed anywhere), right now I’m sick with a cold As other humans can, are cats able to catch colds/the flu from humans too? I wouldn’t want this to cause any problems for her. If you could answer this I’d appreciate it. Thanks! Ordinarily, the definition of zoonotic diseases are those which can be transmitted from animals to humans, and not the other way around. Historically, there have been very few exceptions. Two that come to mind are ringworm and conjunctivitis (commonly called “pinkeye.”) In 2009, however, a notable exception has been added: the H1N1 virus, sometimes called the “2009 Swine Flu” virus. To date, there have been approximately 10 documented cases of dom
