My friend adopted a Rat Terrier from a shelter last week. The doggie came home with a cough. Now he has a full blown Kennel Cough. She took him to the Vet and he is on antibiotics. The Vet said that should clear on 48 hrs. It's kennel cough contagious for humans, or could I bring the virus with me to my dogs at home since I had the sick doggie on my lap?
2006-12-10 12:59:53 · 9 answers · asked by Woman 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No it is not contagious to humans. Will not transfer to your dogs via clothing. DO NOT take your pups over there tomeet the new bundle until it is totally cleared up, though. Congrats to your friend for getting a pup from the shelter! Blessings- dd
2006-12-10 13:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by dedum 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, that is not contagious to human beings whether that's to different dogs. If a dogs has KC that's smart to maintain it far off from different dogs. My Vet recommends Benilyn Paediatric cough drugs, one million tspoon thrice consistent with day for dogs with KC. This helps to ease the throat yet i'm afraid you basically could enable it run its course, which could be approximately 3 weeks. 2 months is fairly an prolonged time on your dogs to be nonetheless coughing. i think of i might have a be conscious including your Vet to rule out the different well-being matters.
2016-10-18 02:16:33 · answer #2 · answered by goodgion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not contagious to humans but is to other dogs. I once watched a puppy for a friend of mine who had kennel cough. After the puppy went home my Black Lab came down with it. At any rate, your friend did the right thing and took it to a vet. It does not cure itself. Use a hand sanitizer after playing with the little fella.
2006-12-10 13:05:36 · answer #3 · answered by Patricia D 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No kennel cough is only contagious if a dog is in contact with a dog that has kennel cough. Humans cannot catch it.
2006-12-10 13:05:47 · answer #4 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no kennel cough is not contagious to humans. kennel cough is however highly contagious in dogs.just to be cautious make sure you wash your hands after coming in contact with the dog.
2006-12-10 13:06:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bordetella infection can be picked up by rabbits, guinea pigs, pigs, cats (if they are very young and housed in groups), and other dogs. It is not contagious to humans though it is closely related to Bordetella pertussis, the agent of Whooping Cough. Among dogs it is fairly contagious depending on stress level, vaccination status, and exposure to minor viruses.
2006-12-10 13:05:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Kennel Cough Contagious Humans
2017-02-22 13:12:01 · answer #7 · answered by riquelme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it's not contagious i asked my vet and by the way i have a rattie too!
2006-12-10 13:08:16 · answer #8 · answered by katherinekimbrough 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my dog had this it is very contagious for other dogs but not humans!
2006-12-10 13:36:30 · answer #9 · answered by mikkie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋