We recently took in a stray puppy and gave it to a good family, while the dog was with us she was coughing and got sick twice, her new owner took her to the vet and she was diagnosed with pneumonia. I have had pneumonia 4 times in the past and I also have a 2 year old who was in contact with the puppy. Could this be passed on to Humans? Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you!
2006-11-27 07:47:13 · 5 answers · asked by carolann1214 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, you can't get pneumonia from being in contact with this dog.
2006-11-27 07:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there:
As humans, dogs and other domestic animals suffer similar illnesses in a variety of viruses. I'm not a veterinarian but common sense tells me that people should be careful on how to handle their pets when sick.
2006-11-27 07:56:16 · answer #2 · answered by fernange2005 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there is not many things that a dog can give a human. Most they have to bite them
2006-11-27 07:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by raven blackwing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems the answer is NO. I know I have never heard of it.
http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?ei=UTF-8&fr=sbc-web&tab=&p=canine+diseases+that+can+be+passed+to+people&btn=Search&u=www.sheabelpets.com/Canine_Influenza.pdf&w=canine+diseases+passed+people&d=A75AqpIFNgHG&icp=1&.intl=us
2006-11-27 08:13:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you and your child should be fine.
2006-11-27 07:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by PennyPoodle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋