Can my dog catch my cold/flu?

Question

If she can and does what should I do to treat it?

Answer 1

Dogs don't catch the flu like humans do. They can catch kennel cough which will give them flu like symptons. They will get a stuffed up nose, runny eyes etc. If this happens, antibiotics from the vet will help to clear it up.

Answer 2

Doggies and kitties do sometimes seem to get a "bug" that leaves them lethargic and not interested in food or water. They're not diagnosed specifically as "cold" or "flu", but it's entirely possible that they get a little something leaving them feeling under the weather.

If your dog seems to be acting a little off, there are some things you can monitor. Just like with people, your dog needs to stay hydrated. Obviously you can't force her to drink a glass of gatorade, but some dogs seem to show interest in an ice cube or two. If she goes a day or two with no food or water, she'll probably need to see a vet to have fluids administered - just to keep things on the right track.

Also, the normal body temperature for a dog is between 99.5 and 102* F. You can monitor her temp with a rectal thermometer (obviously, use a little lubricant). If she starts running a fever, it's time for a trip to the doctor.

No one knows your dog like you do - if you think she needs a little check-up, go with your gut. Often times, a day or two to rest is all they need. :)

Answer 3

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Can my dog catch my cold/flu?
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Answer 5

I think there is something known as "kennel cough." When I was going to send our dog to a kennel while we were on vacation, the owner required him to have a shot or an inhalation treatment for kennel cough. I guess it can be transferred dog to dog. Other than that, I have never heard of dogs getting the common human cold virus.

Answer 6

That's sweet of you to be concerned about your dog. Nope, I think animals are immune from the same types of illnesses that humans get. Otherwise, dogs would be sick all the time and the cost of vet bills would make owning a pet much more expensive than it already is :)

Answer 7

Not colds or flu but you can catch parasites and skin rashes. In that I mean worms, scabies, ringworm.

Answer 8

No, I can't imagine human olds/flu are transferable to animals. When ever I'm sick, my dogs NEVER leave my side and they have never gotten sick.

Answer 9

I'm pretty sure that human bacteria and dog bacteria are totally different. I read somewhere that illnesses are "species specific" which means that a dog can't get human viruses, and humans can't get dog viruses, so she should be ok.

Answer 10

No viruses that effect dogs don't effect humans and vise versa