Can conjunctivitis (pink eye) be transferred from a cat to a human?!
Question: My kitten recently had conjunctivitus, and I was the one taking care of her. Her's is gone now, and a couple days later I woke up with it!! I can't find information anywhere on the web about it being transferred to humans from animals. Is this possible?
Either way how do I get rid of it without going to the doctor?!?! I just started a new job and haven't got insurance yet. Your help is GREATLY appreciated. Thank you!
Answers: My kitten recently had conjunctivitus, and I was the one taking care of her. Her's is gone now, and a couple days later I woke up with it!! I can't find information anywhere on the web about it being transferred to humans from animals. Is this possible?
Either way how do I get rid of it without going to the doctor?!?! I just started a new job and haven't got insurance yet. Your help is GREATLY appreciated. Thank you!
From my wife standing over my shoulder.. (btw shes a Vet tech)
Diseases in 99% of cases cannot be transmitted from human to animal. (there are some obvious exceptions to this rule).. Pink eye is caused by a bacteria.. and in some cases has been to jump over..esepecially of you were applying the medicine to the kitten...
bacteria sux. good luck.. and im sure with some ointment you'll be fine in a few days time...
Feel Better ;)
well i dont think so. and your gonna need to go to the docter
I don't know about getting it from the cat, I suppose it's possible. But, you need to go to the Dr. and get some antibiotics, it IS VERY contagious.
that is bull.... you have to go to a doctor. it cant be transfered from animals to humans!!!
YES check for OTC remedies
www.mayoclinic.com/health/pink-eye/DS0...
You can get polysporin eyedrops at any pharmacy or drug store, they will most likely clear up your eye. It's very easy to deal with, I doubt you'll need to see a doctor like these other people are saying.
So don't worry.
And I have no idea about your cat.
No, there are only a few diseases which can be transferred from animals to human and pink eye is not one of them. This is a total coincidence.
Wash your hands a lot and get some over the counter eye drops. KEEP YOUR FINGERS OUT OF YOUR EYES. If should clear up within a few days.
pink eye you HAVE to go to the doctor or else you will pass it on to everyone you meet- it is highly contagious and usually people don't even want you at work if you have it- the RX for pink eye is cheap, it is worth the trip if not for you, for everyone else, and no, you usually can not contract any disease from an animal because they have different diseases than us
If you are like me, you probably have never had a cat with a cold, but cats with colds are fairly common.
How does a cat get a cold? The first thought that comes to mind is