Can I pass it on to my puppy??

Question

i've got a cold and my scottie puppy's been with me all day... can he in any way contract it or a similar strain of it??

Answer 1

Not likely.

My puppy has kennel cough, and I haven't gotten it. ;)

Answer 2

Hello,

No, I've actually asked numerous vets the same thing, and it isn't possible to pass colds or illnesses to animals, or for them to pass it to us. The only thing that would be passable would be worms, and that would be from animals to us.

Answer 3

No. You could sneeze in his face and he'd be all right.

Answer 4

There are only a few things that humans can give/get from their animals and that is mainly limited to bacteria that may be on the skin such as ringworm and even fleas and ticks.  

Answer 5

I think it might me possible. Germs can spread like wild fire. I'm sure your pup will be okay, though. I've had a cold, and my dog is doing fine. :-)

Answer 6

yeah its still germs

Answer 7

Yes actually, you can pass whatever it is to your puppy. But I wouldn't worry to much, especially if it's just a cold. Unless you're sitting there breathing directly on his face or something, I doubt he'll contract what you've got. Obviously if he starts to shows signs of a cold take him to the vet as soon as you can. Other than that, don't worry to much.  

Answer 8

I don't think a dog can catch a cold from humans. You can call the vet and ask them, or your doctor might know. I'm pretty sure it has to be something like pink eye, or something similar, or something like that. Maybe you can do research if you can't get Ahold of anyone like the vet or doctor. The best place would probably be www.google.com. hope i helped.

Answer 9

noo a dog and a human cant have the same sickness  

Answer 10

Not likely, he should be perfectly safe. Viruses are very specific as to which species they can work inside of.

Answer 11

No.

Answer 12

absolutely not, human colds and viruses are not transferable from different species.

Answer 13

no. dogs do get a runny nose but they cant get it from humans.

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Answer 14

you should probably stay away from little scottie for a while. while some dogs may not catch the cold, some may, a virus or bacteria is a virus or bacteria no matter what living creature you are you can still be a host to an unwanted bacterium.  

-love.

Answer 15

Simply put: No ma'am :)