Can My Cat Get the Flu? Yes! Here’s What to Do

Many cat owners ask, ‘Can my cat get the flu?’ The answer is yes, cats can get the flu, commonly known as cat flu, which is a contagious upper respiratory infection caused by feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) and feline calicivirus (FCV). While it shares symptoms with human flu—like sneezing, runny nose, fever, and watery eyes—it is