Cats can infect humans with parasites, rabies, and other unpleasant diseases such as ringworm.
The picture that emerges is bleak and this is only the tip of the iceberg.
During the COVID pandemic, pets have suffered a lot of mistrust due to the threat of transmitting coronavirus pathogens to humans.
Only the issue of Covid has been removed from the agenda – the flu is not going away. Here is what scientists say about the likelihood of human infection with cat flu.
Cat flu
The disease is caused by feline calicivirus infection or herpesvirus.
Both pathogens do not pose any serious threat to human health and life.
But here's what you need to remember when letting your pet out for a walk in the fresh air: the risk of infection with other strains of flu.
A cat can bring bird flu into the house, and that's a completely different story.
What Science Says
It is believed that domestic animals, birds, and cattle can infect humans with the H5N1 influenza virus.
However, this happens extremely rarely, and yet the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends caution when in contact with pets.
This recommendation also applies to cat lovers, especially in cases where pets are fed raw foods.
Author: Igor Zur