Let’s cut to the chase: Humans almost never catch the flu from cats. The influenza viruses that make us miserable—like H1N1 or H3N2—are picky houseguests. They’ve evolved to crash in human cells, not feline ones. So unless your cat has secretly learned to use a subway pass and cough in crowded elevators, you’re likely safe.
But—and this is a big, hairy but—there is one exception that’s more “weird science” than “zombie apocalypse.” Keep reading, because I promise you’ll want to share this at your next dinner party.
