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My cats like to snuggle under the
doona with me when it starts to
get colder. Can this make me sick?
For the average healthy person with a strong
immune system, the risk of getting sick from
your cat is low. However, the following are a few
common potential health concerns that you
should take into consideration if you are in close
contact with cats.
Parasites - There is a chance that parasites could
be passed on from them to you. External parasites
such as fleas, ticks and mites can be passed on
and intestinal worms can also be contracted
from your cat.
Bacterial & Fungal Infections - There is a risk of
contracting bacterial infections like Salmonella or
fungal infections such as ringworm from your cat.
Allergies & Asthma - Cat fur and dander can
aggravate allergy symptoms, hay fever and
asthma. If you suffer from any of these and you
notice that the symptoms are worse when
around your cat, you should seek advice from
your doctor. Medication can often help to control
the symptoms however sometimes the only
option is to reduce close contact with the cat.
The best way to reduce the risk of contracting
something from your cat is to care for them with
good hygiene and health practices. Keep them
free from parasites with regular preventative
treatments and ensure they are clean and well
groomed. Their litter tray should be regularly
cleaned and the litter changed often, as well
as removing any faeces from the yard and/or
outside. Also try to avoid letting your cat lick
you as this saliva can transmit intestinal worms,
bacterial and fungal infections.
As always, contact your veterinarian and attend
to any health concerns immediately.
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