Can a dog catch a virus from a human?

Question

If a person has a virus can a dog catch it? If so what viruses can they catch?

Answer 1

It depends on the virus. I think for the most part no but a few viruses can jump from humans to dogs.

Answer 2

No because the germs of a dog can't infect a human. The human's body can't host the germs of a dog(the exception is rabies).

Answer 3

i can hapen but it is very rare  

Answer 4

nope

Answer 5

yes they can , my dad is a vet he said it is caused by giving the dog cold baths which causes ughsded next time wash him in hot and i mean very hot water twice a dayand the virus will go in maximum 3 days

Answer 6

No they can't catch virus' from people

Answer 7

Parvo could be on a humans clothes or shoes, or on the tires of your car.

Answer 8

Yes!    If I had RABIES and bit my dog.  He would catch it.

Answer 9

not that i know of. almost all viruses are species specific. very few can jump from animal to human...rabies is the most well known...but i've never heard of a human biting a dog and giving him rabies lol. if you're thinking about a cold, flu, or something like that, no your dog won't get sick from you.