Can humans transmit flu to animals?
Felipe Hoeger
2025-06-22 14:53:12
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You'll be happy to know that similar to the common cold, your dog won't get the flu if a human member of the household is sick. The flu virus is spread from one person to another person, so make sure to cover your coughs and sneezes. However, there is a canine-specific influenza you should be aware of. Some infections, viruses, or even bacteria are species-specific, which is why you don't need to worry about sharing a common cold or the flu with your dog. A human cold can only affect humans, it cannot be transmitted to animals.
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