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Anonymous asked in Entertainment & MusicMagazines · 4 months ago

Can dogs carry Covid-19 and pass it onto their owners?

I'm worried because a neighbour's dog jumped up on me and I caught it's breath and a few days later they were self isolating after a positive test. 

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  • ?
    Lv 5
    4 months ago
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    yes it seems dogs can become infected, but I found no info on how infectious they can become.

  • Willie
    Lv 7
    3 months ago

    No, but the owners can pass it to their pets.

  • 4 months ago

    People please do not worry about things such as dogs as there are enough things to be concerned about already. People are worrying far to much and this is bad for health.

  • 4 months ago

    Although dogs have had the Coronavirus for many many years, Covid 19 is NOT the same version of Coronavirus.  If his owners have gone into self isolation after being tested positive for C-19, I suppose it might be possible for some droplets from them to be on the coat of the dog - but to catch C-19 from his breath - nah.    At least nothing has been discovered to suggest that's possible.

  • Tavy
    Lv 7
    4 months ago

    Not heard of dogs or cats carrying it in the U.K.

    I'm sure we would have been told.

  • Anonymous
    4 months ago

    No dogs don't get it, but cats do.

  • Anonymous
    4 months ago

    It seems not although cats might be able to. Keep as bit of perspective. Unless you are elderly or already have  health issues covid is not particularly dangerous. Dogs are wonderful, Everyone should have one.

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