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Is my cat's chronic bronchitis contagious to me or my family?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 10 years and 3 months old | 13 lbs

our cat has just been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis can we get it from him? Thanks Jan

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on August 19th, 2017

Chronic bronchitis can be caused by many things but isn't contagious to you. medication should help him and it's important that Puku isn't in an area with smoke or lots of dust or allergens. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to get answers to your veterinary questions.

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