Limited Direct Transmission
Cats cannot catch human colds the way people do, but they can be affected by bacteria or viruses in shared environments, contaminated food, stress from routine changes, or ingesting human medications.
What to Do
Practice good hygiene, keep food and medications out of reach, and watch for symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, or lethargy. Contact a veterinarian if your cat becomes ill.
Cats are susceptible to different illnesses than humans, so a mild human bug could be more serious for a cat.