Is it true that dogs can't get diseases like humans, for example, E. coli?

Question

Hypothetical question.

If someone feeds their dog a raw egg, and it had e. coli or salmanilla, would the dog get it, or are dogs better equiped to not get it at all?

Answer 1

false

Answer 2

In general, dogs can be infected by the same bacteria that infect humans. They may be more tolerant of ingested bacteria than we are - dogs often eat feces and I certainly woudnt recommend that you try that.

Salmanella is infectious to both humans and dogs.

You may be thinking of viral diseases. Generally, viruses infect cells by recognizing specific proteins on the surface of cells. These proteins are usually different enough in different species that a virus which infects humans will not also infect dogs and vice versa. However, there ARE some viruses that can infect both, because the protein they attach to is similar enough. But usually it is not as infective in one species as in the other.

Answer 3

The symptoms in dogs are pretty much the same as in humans: diarrhea, dehydration, the possibility of kidney failure and death. The only difference is that in dogs the disease first manifests itself in the form of skin ulcers. So yes, dogs can get E coli when fed raw meat and eggs.

If you do not believe me, then ask the vet.

Answer 4

I've never heard of dog spit being a cure for a disease... however, in regards to the "dog's mouths being cleaner than a humans" - I think that's just in reference to the number of germs that are transferable to humans in a dog's mouth versus a human's.

Answer 5

Dogs can get e coli just like humans. It is a food contaminated disease. It cannot be transferred from human to dog, but they can get it if eating contaminated food. Same as salmonella.

Answer 6

I don't see why they couldn't. Viruses can most certainly pass between species (examples would be mad cow disease or avian flu). If you think your dog has E. coli, call your vet, and tell him the symptoms and what you think it is. If you are still worried, you can schedule a visit.

Answer 7

Dogs are able to process most raw meats without getting ill. The exception is pork meat. Many people feed their dogs entirely raw diets, to include chicken, eggs, and beef, and the dogs do not become ill from it.

Our bodies are nothing alike, and the only diseases we can even share with dogs are topical parasites (mange, ringworm). We cannot share colds or anything communicable like that with dogs.

Answer 8

About 85% of the time a mammal can get anything another mammal has, it might be a little different in your dog or in you, but it is the same source disease.

Answer 9

I think this is true MOST of the time. But not ALL of the time. Theer certainly are diseases that can pass between humans and animals (including dogs)

Answer 10

Animals can get some diseases humans do and vice-versa. They tend to handle them better than we do...when it comes to vomiting/diarrhea. Diseases that can be handed back and forth are called Zoonotic.

Answer 11

Dogs cant CATCH deseases from humans i think you mean.
Dogs have their own deseases like kennel cough and parvo and it cant spread to cats or humans, only to other dogs. And humans cant give their pet the flu or cold.

Dogs were originally carnivores and ate raw meat before they were domesticated. They have tougher stomaches than us and can eat raw things and theyre bodies will process it.