Just like humans, our furry feline friends can catch the cold or the flu from time to time. But can they catch an illness from us? And are we able to catch an illness from them?

Most illnesses that affect humans do not affect cats. The same is true for illnesses the affect cats in that they don’t usually affect us. If your cat is feeling a little under the weather, there is no reason to avoid cuddling your little fur ball because you won’t catch whatever it is he has. Just make sure you check in with your veterinarian Henry County to confirm that his illness is not life-threatening.

There are a couple of illnesses that you can catch from your cat. Tapeworms and ringworm affect both felines and humans so it is extremely important that your cat is treated regularly for these illnesses. Cat scratch fever is also a possibility, although it is quite rare. Visit this link for more details.