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11-17-2005, 08:40 PM | #1 |
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| Colds Do dogs actually catch colds? Probably sounds like a dumb question. I know they cannot catch them from humans. Thanks. Kate |
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11-17-2005, 08:48 PM | #2 |
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| They can get a viral infection which is like a cold.
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11-18-2005, 12:37 AM | #3 |
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| Yes they can, by the way I think Ruby is starting one so I am taking her to the vet first thing on my next day off. I am sure all they are going to give me is clavamox. |
11-18-2005, 07:06 AM | #4 |
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| I've also heard they can!
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11-18-2005, 07:19 AM | #5 |
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| Marley is just getting over an upper resp. infection...the vet gave him that pink bubble gum medicine antibiotic!! |
11-18-2005, 08:21 AM | #6 |
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| Kennel cough is like a cold. They get it from other dogs, though, not humans.
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11-18-2005, 09:20 AM | #7 |
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| I heard they can get colds. (There are no dumb questions)
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11-18-2005, 09:40 AM | #8 |
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| I agree with mustangbee, there are no dumb questions, and yes they can, its that time of the year for alot of us not lucky enough to be in a warm climates!
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11-18-2005, 02:14 PM | #9 |
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| [ Thanks to everyone who took the time to answer my question. I learned something new today. Kate QUOTE=Kate]Do dogs actually catch colds? Probably sounds like a dumb question. I know they cannot catch them from humans. Thanks. Kate[/QUOTE] |
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