can she become hepatitis C positive or can this affect her health at all? she is up to date on her vaccinations except kennel cough and she weighs about 12 lbs. i am very concerned; it was just a small amount but i really need to know if this is a possibility. PLS help!!!!!!
2006-12-03 15:28:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
cannot be transmitted from humans to animals--
2006-12-03 15:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
How Do Dogs Get Hepatitis
2016-11-12 21:45:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Q: Mike is it possible for the family pet to contract Hepatitis C or B from an infectious member of the family (human) after contact with their bodily fluids or excrement. thanks
A: I checked two textbooks that I think are good references and there is no mention of any possibility of contagiousness of Hepatitis C or B from humans to dogs. I also checked an online database -- and was reminded that monkeys can harbor hepatitis B-- but no mention of dogs. I can't say for certain it doesn't occur based on this but it seems pretty unlikely.
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2006-12-03 16:07:17 · answer #3 · answered by D. W 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think that Hep C is species specific (Only other humans can get it) same with what most dogs have such as.. we cannot contract Kennel cough from a dog. You can call and ask your vet but that is what I know.
2006-12-03 15:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by fancy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your dog has a chance of having had contracted it. Any amount of infected bodily fluid transfer can infect the dog, though it may be neglible since you said it was a small amount.
I would get your dog tested (if they do it) but if she is infected there is no cure. Only possible treatment for prolonging good quality of life.
2006-12-03 17:25:26 · answer #5 · answered by smurf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to worry she can't catch Hepatitis by licking humans blood even though it infected .Do keep up with your vacines as it is very important for your puppies health.
2006-12-03 15:51:55 · answer #6 · answered by mcnatt c 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
why did the Hep C person let her do that? what an @sshole. that person is not your friend.
yes, many blood disorders are easy to pass to other mammals. even if Hep C cant cross, why did that person take that risk with your dog. ask a vet
2006-12-03 15:32:34 · answer #7 · answered by SAINT G 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe the digestive enzymes in your dogs saliva and certainly in the stomach would kill the nasty hep-c virus beasties.
2006-12-03 15:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by Clycs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be on the safe side take her to the vet.
2006-12-03 15:30:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
WELL ASK A VET ABOUT IT AND ITS OK IF YOUR CONCERN ABOUT HER OR IT SO JUST KEEP TAKING HER TO HER DOCTOR CALLED AS A VET.
2006-12-03 15:33:57 · answer #10 · answered by BARBIE P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋