cat colds?

mumofstig · « **on:** January 07, 2010, 16:50 »

Do cat's catch colds just as humans do?

I don't remember my previous cats catching colds (Apart from a greek feral I nursed through catflu) but Lucy seems to have cought my cold

and keeps sneezing..........I know how she feels, it's a nasty one

DD. · « **Reply #1 on:** January 07, 2010, 16:52 »

Yes they can, one of ours had one for well over a week, just kept him warm & made sure he had plenty of fluids.

mumofstig · « **Reply #2 on:** January 07, 2010, 17:13 »

Okeydokes.....

Caralou · « **Reply #3 on:** January 07, 2010, 17:56 »

Yep, my Niblet (catflu carrier so more prone to bugs anyway) has a stinking one at the moment - her ears are hurting her and she's sneezing away. I'm popping her to the vets tomorrow as I think all her ear scratching may have caused an infection

Although, how she managed to get one when she never leaves the house (I have a litter tray just for her as she wont go outside if slightly wet or cold and will hold for days otherwise

)!!

Tempt him with some cat milk, good for fluid levels and doesn't upset the tum like normal milk, and wet food as this also boosts fluids - and lots of cuddles to keep him warm

mumofstig · « **Reply #4 on:** January 07, 2010, 18:11 »

Lots of cuddles?..... This cat is a lap attachement on a good day, let alone a bad one

sunshineband · « **Reply #5 on:** January 07, 2010, 18:16 »

I never knew that cats could catch human bugs

titch · « **Reply #6 on:** January 07, 2010, 19:47 »

our yanni had a temp for two days, and felt proper poorly, wasnt sneezing anymore than he usually does, but hid in his bed for 48 hours, then back to his usual self

hope Lucy and Niblet feel better really soon

Caralou · « **Reply #7 on:** January 07, 2010, 20:08 »

Quote from: mumofstig on January 07, 2010, 18:11

Lots of cuddles?..... This cat is a lap attachement on a good day, let alone a bad one

In that case just smile politely and keep stroking when he sneezes in your face while on your knee

mumofstig · « **Reply #8 on:** January 07, 2010, 20:11 »

I've already had to wash the wall by the side of my armchair..............nice

I'm not thinking about my jumper

Foxy · « **Reply #9 on:** January 07, 2010, 21:41 »

Cats can't catch human viruses, however my 2 siamese are really poorly with flu-like symptoms which is rather worrying

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