my boyfriend just pushed his dog jess off his lap and said "i dont want you catching my cold" could she catch it?
2006-10-27 10:40:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
No animals and humans do not interchange viral diseases..
2006-10-30 15:26:08 · answer #1 · answered by sammy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can a dog or a cat catch the common cold or the flu from their owner(s)?
Cats do not become ill from to the human Influenza Virus (flu), but can become infected with other feline viruses (Calicivirus, Feline Herpesvirus, Rhinotracheitis), causing illnesses which have been referred to as "cat colds" in the past. These cat viruses are distinct from human Rhinovirus, or cold virus to which cats are also not susceptible. A so-called cat cold is not the same illness as a human cold and for this reason the use of the term is now discouraged. Like cats, dogs are not affected by human flu and cold viruses, but have their own set of viruses (Parainfluenza and Adenovirus) which exhibit similar symptoms.
Sneezing, sore throat, and nose and eye discharge may be related to infections of the nasal cavity, sinuses, and eyes caused by all types of infectious agents (bacteria, virus, or fungal), so laboratory tests may be required to identify the culprit.
Note that the streptococcus bacteria group is found in humans and in the canine and feline species. In pets, this germ sometimes causes sore throat and other symptoms including weakness, fading puppies and kittens, tonsillitis and shock. Note that dogs and cats can carry the strep type A bacteria without showing signs, and are thought to be a source of human infections. Humans, however, are not thought to be a source of infection for pets. When conducting a diagnostic evaluation of a sick dog or cat, a veterinarian will consider bacterial infections as another possible source of illness.
Dogs and cats that are "under the weather" should be seen by a veterinarian for a professional assessment. The veterinarian may recommend laboratory tests, and will prescribe supportive therapy for a patient with viral infections causing flu-like or cold-like symptoms.
2006-10-27 17:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No But it Can Catch A Frisbeeeeee
2006-10-27 18:49:28 · answer #3 · answered by ralf5@btinternet.com 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible. I do know that a dog can get infected with the strep virus from humans and then turn around and give it to the family members. This has happened to a family I know that their children kept repeatingly getting strep until they tested their dogs and Yaa Laa! Their dogs had the virus, received medicine along with the family and eradicated it for good!!
2006-10-27 17:44:04 · answer #4 · answered by jam2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dogs as well as cats are mostly immune to the common cold that humans get, hamsters on the other hand are not, poor things.
The one thing that can transfer though is MRSA.
2006-10-31 06:48:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes a dog can catch a cold from humans coz the cold is a virus and it can move from humans to animals becouse its a virus.
2006-10-27 17:46:13 · answer #6 · answered by hadi13h 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no you cant dogs can only catch other dogs colds like humans can only catch other humans colds.
site i have found for colds
http://www.asktonyanything.com/tonyd/2005/05/can_a_dog_catch.html
2006-10-27 18:05:15 · answer #7 · answered by Dragon31 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can definitely catch a cold from him.
2006-10-27 17:41:50 · answer #8 · answered by Eugene 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yeah they can they can get the flu and a chill from a human cold
2006-10-27 17:42:37 · answer #9 · answered by mandy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-10-27 17:42:40 · answer #10 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋