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Shingles is a human disease that is caused by chicken pox that remains dormant until something like stress brings it out. It is unlikely that a human can pass it to a pet.
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∙ 9y agoNo, cats cannot catch shingles from humans. Shingles does not affect cats; it is only humans that suffer from shingles.
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Can cats catch myxomatosis if they eat an infected rabbit?
Only rabbits can catch myxomatosis. Humans and other animals cannot catch it from eating the meat of an affected rabbit.
Can you catch shingles from other children who have shingles?
No. While you can catch chickenpox, shingles comes from a virus already within you (chickenpox virus) so you can only have shingles if you have previously had chickenpox. I myself had shingles back when I was in the fourth grade but neither my brother nor my sister ever had it.
Can you spread shingles if you touch inanimate objects?
You can't catch shingles. Shingles is caused by the organism that gave you chickenpox as a child.
Is shingles contagious to animals?
No No No Shingles is a reoccurrence of the chicken pox virus. Only humans get this virus. Cats have an incredibly bad reputation. There are almost no diseases transmitted from animal to human or human to animal. The exception is of course the avian flu and the swine flu but that is a mutation that has made a leap.
Are shingles catchy?
No. You can however catch chickenpox from the shingles if you've never had them before. The shingles themselves come from a dormant chickenpox virus in your skin tissue.
What is the duration of Catch as Cats Can?
The duration of Catch as Cats Can is 420.0 seconds.
How do cats catchneumonia?
In the winter if your cat is used to staying inside the house and you put it outside the cats affects will change and get a cold.
Function difference between cat and human?
There are many differences between cats and humans. Cats have pupils that are shaped differently than humans, which allows them to see in the dark. They also have tails for balance, and sharp teeth to catch and eat food.
When was Catch as Cats Can created?
Catch as Cats Can was created on 1947-12-06.
Can cats see humans?
Yes, cats can see humans.
Can your cat catch athletes foot from you?
Athletes foot is a type of fungus on the feet. Cats are susceptible to transmitting this from humans since it is a fungus.
How do you catch cats?
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