can our pets catch our colds?

[patricia]

I've been nursing my head cold for a few weeks now and this p.m. Toby looks a little worn, and is snezzing. He also wants me to hold him more. I didn't think they could but, I'm not sure.

[Sighthound Fan]

Could be cat flu. Have you noticed any flemmy sick from him?

[patricia]

No, he just seem more needy and tired. But this a.m. he was more playful, biting my toes, so we will keep our fingers cross. Thanks for your concern!!

[dad2paisley]

I don't think they can Patricia.

[hounddog]

If they can, my Johnny will catch whatever I get because every time I pour a glass of water and set it on the coffee table he immediately comes over and sticks his nose in it and drinks half of it. :o

[patricia]

I feel better now, I guess I was getting upset with myself because I just can't seem to kick this cold, and then Toby started to act sick, I'm just over protected, good thing I don't have kids!!

[Billie]

No, they can't catch our colds.

Good thing!

[CampWhippet]

I think our animals get "sympathy sickness"