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Cocker Specific Discussion => General Cocker Spaniel Discussion => Topic started by: Victoria25 on February 04, 2012, 03:21:24 PM

Title: Can Poppy spread human illnesses?
Post by: Victoria25 on February 04, 2012, 03:21:24 PM

Might be a stupid question! ph34r

Poppy goes to a dog sitter a couple of days a week. They currently have shingles in their house. OH picks her up in the evening. Is there any chance of her bringing shingles home with her?

Title: Re: Can Poppy spread human illnesses?
Post by: bluegirl on February 04, 2012, 04:30:45 PM

As far as I'm aware Shingles is not a disease that can be spread from humans to animal so I won't think you need worry.

Title: Re: Can Poppy spread human illnesses?
Post by: jessandme on February 04, 2012, 05:30:56 PM

I agree with bluegirl, I am sure you don't need to worry about Poppy carrying anything.

And you can only get shingles if you've already had chickenpox.  But you can catch chickenpox from someone with shingles.

Title: Re: Can Poppy spread human illnesses?
Post by: Lily Freya on February 04, 2012, 11:09:20 PM

It is not a silly question at all.

I asked my vet the same thing when my mother in law was suffering from shingles.  He told me not to worry, it was not transferable to an animal.  :luv: