Can cats catch a human cold?

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Bob M - 24 May 2004 17:01 GMT

Last week I had a bad cold. I feel much better now but my youngest
indoor only cat is now sneezing and doing little kitty coughs. So far
Psycho, my oldest, hasn't gotten the cold yet. But did I give the cat my
cold? Is this possible? Thanks.

Bob

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dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers - 24 May 2004 17:04 GMT

> Last week I had a bad cold. I feel much better now but my youngest
>indoor only cat is now sneezing and doing little kitty coughs. So far
>Psycho, my oldest, hasn't gotten the cold yet. But did I give the cat my
>cold? Is this possible? Thanks.
>
> Bob

No. The colds humans get are caused by a virus that is specific to humans.

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Karen - 24 May 2004 18:09 GMT

I dont think it's possible. But it is the time of year for allergies, which
kitty might be experiencing.

> Last week I had a bad cold. I feel much better now but my youngest
> indoor only cat is now sneezing and doing little kitty coughs. So far
> Psycho, my oldest, hasn't gotten the cold yet. But did I give the cat my
> cold? Is this possible? Thanks.
>
> Bob

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