Is it possible....

roxybebe

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that Kittens can catch human colds or flus? My b/f has a cold and he has been playing with the kitten.. I'm just checking to make sure on this one?
 

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No, not at all. The diseases that can be spread between species are called zoonotic diseases or viruses and the only one I can think of between cats and humans is ringworm. he can snuggle all he likes with her.
 

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And on the same note.
Snuggling a Kitten is very good medicine for your B/F.
Nothing makes you feel better than a warm furry purr machine keeping you company.
 

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Originally Posted by Kumbulu

No, not at all. The diseases that can be spread between species are called zoonotic diseases or viruses and the only one I can think of between cats and humans is ringworm. he can snuggle all he likes with her.
There are many more diseases that can be spread from cat to human, not just ringworm. A few are; toxoplasmosis, Cat Scratch Disease, tapeworms, hookworms etc...
 
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