Can Pet Cats Be Infected With Colds From Their Owners? This Is A Shocking Fact Behind Human-Cucing Relations

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JAKARTA - When you sneezing, cough, or feeling unwell due to a cold, cryptic thoughts often pass: Can the cat at home get sick too? So close the bonds of humans and pets in everyday life, that this kind of worry is natural.

Before you wonder, let's investigate the scientific facts behind the question. How your health condition can indeed have an impact on pets, but not in the way you might imagine.

In an article reported by The Spruce Pets, Thursday, October 30, it was stated that cats cannot be infected with "ordinary spots" from humans because the virus that causes colds in humans is human-specific.

However, that does not mean cats are free from respiratory infection, they can be exposed to so-called upper respiratory infections (URI) caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi, specifically in cat species.

Although 'human whales are infected in cats' is not a common scenario, there are some exceptions to note:

Therefore, if you are sick, especially with severe flu or COVID-19, you should limit direct interaction with your cat and ensure good hand hygiene after touching it.

If your cat shows signs that look 'silence' but different, this could be an upper channel infection. Here are some of the symptoms you need to recognize:

If you see these signs, you should consult a veterinarian.

Here are some simple but effective steps to keep your cat healthy, especially when you're not fit:

Knowing that your cat will not get 'ordinary colds' from you gives you a sense of relief. But vigilance is still needed because there are infections that can be transmitted from humans to cats in special conditions. With a precise understanding and simple actions in your daily lifestyle, you can take care of your health and your cat walking hand in hand in harmony.