Vets Warn About 10 Cat-to-Human Diseases (And How to Prevent Them)

At Catster, we love cats more than anything. Snuggles, headbutts, even those 3 a.m. zoomies. But even the most devoted cat lovers can sometimes worry and wonder: “Can I actually get sick from my cat?”

The truth? While most cat owners never experience any problems, there are a handful of diseases people can catch from cats. The good news: with awareness, basic hygiene, and preventive care, these risks can be kept very low.

We asked our veterinary team to walk us through the 10 most important cat-...