Is it safe to adopt a new kitten if my cat had a recent URI?

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My cat had an upper respiratory infection. Although he is doing much better, he still sneezes occasionally and sprays his mucous around the house. I have also noted tiny traces of dried mucous on his nose at some times. It's been a month since he was first infected and I am hoping to adopt a new kitten. Is my 1 year old cat still sick or is it safe to adopt the kitten? My cat appears very lonely and will often bite my husband and I to wake us up to play at night - hence the decision to adopt. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 2 months old

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Your cat should not be infectious at this point although the new kitten may have been exposed to another strain of upper respiratory infection so either cat could develop a mild respiratory infection again. This is like kids going to school and being exposed to viruses from the other kids. Regardless of when you adopt this could happen so go ahead and adopt the new kitten. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Blue.

Is it safe to adopt a new kitten if my cat had a recent URI?

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