2007-09-13 04:54:12 · 12 answers · asked by THAT1UDONTPLAYWIT 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, he can't. Dogs and humans do not share the same viruses, so your dog cannot catch you cold and vice versa.
Dogs and cats don't get 'colds' in quite the same sense humans do - their respiratory infections tend to be more serious and less easily taken care of. A dog that start coughing is most likely to have kennel cough, and a cat that starts sneezing is most likely to have cat 'flu' - both of these diseases are potentially fatal if left untreated, which is why it's wise not to brush off such symptoms as 'just a cold'. Good news is, you can your dog can't share these illnesses!
Chalice
2007-09-13 05:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he can catch A cold. Probably not the exact one that you have because dogs and humans are affected by different viruses differently.
But if the elements and surroundings for the reason you caught the cold are present with him he might get sick.
He will sneeze, have watery eyes, and above all else a dry nose. If you notice the dry nose he is not feeling well. Just keep him as comfortable as possible and the symptoms will go away on their own.
2007-09-13 05:09:38 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. With the exception of a few new ones. ex. Asian Bird Flu. Things remain fairly species specific. Your dog can get a cold, but not from you. And as there are many different human cold strains, all with different symptoms. The same goes for pets.
2007-09-13 05:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by jyconan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog can catch a cold, but not from a human. The symptoms would be similar to those humans get. they may sneeze or caugh their noses will be dry and warm and they will probably want to sleep a lot.
2007-09-13 06:54:19 · answer #4 · answered by j_lynn_griff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually not, because there are different viruses that affect humans and dogs. But dogs can get a cold, and in rare occasions he could get your cold, I guess. Don't worry too much, just watch your dog, if he sneezes, stops eating, coughs or looks less active take him to the vet.
2007-09-13 05:02:05 · answer #5 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
From my understanding, no, dogs cannot catch colds from you. Dogs are not affected by human flu and cold viruses, but have their own set of viruses (Parainfluenza and Adenovirus) which exhibit similar symptoms.
2007-09-13 05:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by Kristen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if he can catch your exact cold but I do know they can catch cold. Dry nose, sneezing, lethargic and generally depressed, are some symptoms.
2007-09-13 05:00:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-10 12:21:41 · answer #8 · answered by kuder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can get respiratory infections with the same symptoms as people, but not from the same viruses and bacteria as humans. So if your dog gets one, he can't pass it to you.
2007-09-13 05:04:44 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My vet tell me no but my dog didn't get a cold from me but she did get a sore throat when I did have a cold. It hurt for here to bark so they gave her some antibiotics for it.
2007-09-13 05:04:25 · answer #10 · answered by china 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋