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Can dogs get a cold

Updated: 10/8/2023
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7y ago

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yes a dog can have a cold! you can keep it warm and put vicks on it's nose but be sure this is just a cold . dog's can have other disorders that may apear to be a cold such as Allergies or worse distemper if simptoms worsen or the dog's temperature (taken rectally) goes above 101 get it to your vet

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Dogs usually do not get what we call a cold, it is usually an allergy or infection, virus here is link to canine allergies

http://vetmed.Illinois.edu/petcolumn...article&id=595

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11y ago

Yes, and no!

There are differences in the types of viruses that infect humans versus dogs, a cold is not contagious between people and dogs.

Dogs can develop a respiratory infection with "cold-like" symptoms of sneezing, coughing, runny or stuffy nose. Dogs can also catch "kennel cough" from other dogs. There are other cold-like diseases dogs can catch from other dogs: parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, and tuberculosis.

If your dog is doing a lot of coughing, or seems a little lethargic, it should be examined by your vet.

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12y ago

Well I know a cat can yes a ddog most likely can if it is sneezing a lot it probaly has a cold if this lasts longer than a human col you should take it to your vet, so I guess what I am trying to say yes a dog can a cold.

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15y ago

They can get sick, usually from bites or open cuts.Cause see life in the wild isn't as clean as it is in our houses. If you have a open sore in the willdeness you might get infected bye for now look in books to find out. Have fun.

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11y ago

Yes - your veterinarian will probably refer to it as a "URTI" (upper respiratory tract infection). As in humans, URTIs in cats will generally resolve on their own without medication or treatment.

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7y ago

Dogs can catch a cold, but it is a different germ than the one humans get. And a dog cold is different than kennel cough. Give your dog plenty of liquids and maybe even put a humidifier near him.

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yes if there nose is warm and not wet it might be a little sick

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Humans and Chimpanzees Humans and Chimpanzees

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13y ago

Yes.

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