Can my hamster catch my cold? Is human illness contagious to hamsters?

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hi i just wanted to know if it’s possible for my hamster to catch a cold from me, i’ve had a cold for the past 4 days, i only have a cold now. Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 5 months old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

No, it's not possible for a hamster to get the same type of virus that causes the common cold in people. Generally, the diseases that can cause an upper respiratory infection in people are not the same that hamsters can get and are not transmissible from people to hamster, or vice versa. I hope that helps and you feel better soon.

Can my hamster catch my cold? Is human illness contagious to hamsters?

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