i know that pets can pass ringworm onto humans but is it possible the other way
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yes,
Ringworm is a funny name for a fungus and I don't know how this name came about, but ringworm is a skin problem in humans and many pets.especially long haired cats. The disease is usually a minor problem and easy to get rid of, but not always. The interesting thing is that most of us think we know what ringworm lesions look like.pink, raised, dry little patches. Often itch. Well, that's often true, but sometimes there aren't any obvious little lesions, just various forms of dermatitis. General itchiness, excessive shedding, dry skin etc.
Ringworm is not caused by worms, but by several different types of fungi. People can get this skin and scalp disease just by touching the skin or fur of an infected animal, typically a cat, which holds the fungal spores. Ringworm can also infect dogs, ferrets, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs and other animals.
Signs of the disease can be "virtually invisible" in some cats and dogs, says Wilmot, but they can still transmit the disease to people. Others will lose patches of fur or hair, exposing bare skin with a lesion that is sometimes ring-like and itchy. Ringworm in people may show itself as a ring-shaped, reddish, itchy rash that can be dry and scaly or wet and crusty.
Keeping animal areas clean will help prevent ringworm, since the disease-causing fungi grow in dirt and contaminated bedding. In addition to contracting it from animals, people can also get ringworm from contact with other infected people or their personal items.
Topical and oral medications may be used to treat ringworm in people and pets.
its usually the other way around but its probably likely if you can get it from them..you can probably pass it to them
I'm not positive, but it's a fungus so I would assume that they could.
Yes absolutely, ring worm is very contagious.
I don't know.Who asks stuff like this? do you have a life
Yes, it can be transfered either way.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Can humans catch giardia from dogs?
i volunteer at an animal shelter where i help socialize with dogs and keep them company and i was playing with a black lab puppy. later on, one of the workers came buy and told me to leave the cage cause the dog had giardia. he said humans can get it, but i wasn't sure. anyway, i immediately went and washed my hands up to the elbows, and then sanitized them with the germ killing thing.
then i changed my clothes and took a shower when i got home. i left the dirty clothes outside, and didn't bring them in the youse.
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Yes, Giardia can be spread to humans. All i've ever heard of it causing was diarrhea. I wouldn't worry too much though, I've come in contact with dogs with Giardia a lot and I've never had it. If you do develop diarrhea and think you have Giardia, contact your doctor.
Giardia
Giardia is a protozoan parasite that lives in the intestine of affected animals. It is unclear whether there are several species of this parasite or whether there is one species that affect several different animals, including people. These small parasites are very easy to miss on a fecal exam and may not be present in the stool of animals infected with the organism. Repeated fecal exams are sometimes necessary to identify this parasite. Not all animals in which infection can be demonstrated have clinical signs. This leads some people to believe that the parasite may not cause disease . Most vets think that there may just be other factors, like the animal's immune response to the parasite that cause some animals to develop disease and not others. Clinical signs of giardia include weight loss, inability to gain weight appropriately during growth, diarrhea, vomiting, lack of appetite and greasy appearing stools. Them most commonly used medication for giardia infection is metronidazole (Flagyl). The organisms come from the environment and live in moist to wet areas. They are susceptible to quatenary ammonium disinfectants, Lysol and dilute chlorine bleach. Keeping the dog's environment dry helps a lot.
This disease may be contagious to people from infected dogs so good sanitary practices, like washing your hands after handling an infected puppy, are very important. If a family member develops similar clinical signs, a physician should be consulted.
Mike Richards, DVM
YES they can..and it is horrible for humans to get. You are doing the right thing with alot of hand washing, and I would wash my clothing in hot water and a bleach-type of treatment or soap. No need to be afraid-just take very good measures to prevent it. If you have to clean pens or cages,be sure to be gloved and use bleach when cleaning.
No, you can't get it from a dog. Giardia comes from drinking water contaminated with it. Only if you drink the same water the dog drank from before getting sick, would you be able to get it. Okay I can always admit when I was wrong. Check out the link below. You could get it from a dog, but if you wash your hands after handling the dog, you should have no worries.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/.
We had 2 pups come down with giardia and lost one, almost lost the other. Thru a process of elimination, we knew that the pups got giardia from the sprong water that is piped into our house. It was the only water the pups had drank as they were inside dogs. Now, we do not drink or give the spring water to our dogs to drink.
yes
my son had this when he was little and I immediately thought he must have gotten it from our dobermans or yorkie..had everyone tested and they were all clear..turned out that it came from daycare where the workers weren't washing their hands after changing diapers, etc
then i changed my clothes and took a shower when i got home. i left the dirty clothes outside, and didn't bring them in the youse.
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Yes, Giardia can be spread to humans. All i've ever heard of it causing was diarrhea. I wouldn't worry too much though, I've come in contact with dogs with Giardia a lot and I've never had it. If you do develop diarrhea and think you have Giardia, contact your doctor.
Giardia
Giardia is a protozoan parasite that lives in the intestine of affected animals. It is unclear whether there are several species of this parasite or whether there is one species that affect several different animals, including people. These small parasites are very easy to miss on a fecal exam and may not be present in the stool of animals infected with the organism. Repeated fecal exams are sometimes necessary to identify this parasite. Not all animals in which infection can be demonstrated have clinical signs. This leads some people to believe that the parasite may not cause disease . Most vets think that there may just be other factors, like the animal's immune response to the parasite that cause some animals to develop disease and not others. Clinical signs of giardia include weight loss, inability to gain weight appropriately during growth, diarrhea, vomiting, lack of appetite and greasy appearing stools. Them most commonly used medication for giardia infection is metronidazole (Flagyl). The organisms come from the environment and live in moist to wet areas. They are susceptible to quatenary ammonium disinfectants, Lysol and dilute chlorine bleach. Keeping the dog's environment dry helps a lot.
This disease may be contagious to people from infected dogs so good sanitary practices, like washing your hands after handling an infected puppy, are very important. If a family member develops similar clinical signs, a physician should be consulted.
Mike Richards, DVM
YES they can..and it is horrible for humans to get. You are doing the right thing with alot of hand washing, and I would wash my clothing in hot water and a bleach-type of treatment or soap. No need to be afraid-just take very good measures to prevent it. If you have to clean pens or cages,be sure to be gloved and use bleach when cleaning.
No, you can't get it from a dog. Giardia comes from drinking water contaminated with it. Only if you drink the same water the dog drank from before getting sick, would you be able to get it. Okay I can always admit when I was wrong. Check out the link below. You could get it from a dog, but if you wash your hands after handling the dog, you should have no worries.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/.
We had 2 pups come down with giardia and lost one, almost lost the other. Thru a process of elimination, we knew that the pups got giardia from the sprong water that is piped into our house. It was the only water the pups had drank as they were inside dogs. Now, we do not drink or give the spring water to our dogs to drink.
yes
my son had this when he was little and I immediately thought he must have gotten it from our dobermans or yorkie..had everyone tested and they were all clear..turned out that it came from daycare where the workers weren't washing their hands after changing diapers, etc
can heart worm pills cause seizers in pitt bulls?
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It should not. Was your dog tested negative for heartworm before you gave a preventative? If your dog was positive and you gave a heartworm preventative it can make your dog sick or kill it. If your dog is having seizures I would get it in to your vet so he/she can prescribe an anti-seizure medication if needed
yea
Absolutely if you gave them to the dog without testing for heart worms first. As mature worms die and brake up they will clog arteries just like blood clots do.
Only if your dog was heartworm positive when you gave him the pill. At least that's the only time I've ever seen that happen. What type of prevention is he/she on and how long has he/she been on it?
I have 3 dogs that have seizures and they are controllable with Phenobarbital or Potassium Bromide. Your vet will be able to determine the cause and what course of treatment would be best.
if they over dose on them it can; I put my lab in the garage while cutting the grass; he found the meds and chewed the top off; when I found him a few hours later he was seizing and died before I could get him to the vet;
Never heard of a pit bull or any terrier having any problems with seizures caused by heartworm preventative.
Call your vet.
No
Can four yr. old cockerspaniels have mental disorders?
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Any dog could have a mental disorder.
Any age dog could have mental disoreders.
HAve your dog evulated by a trainer or someone qualified in behavioral training or modification.
yep! sure can, any age, any breed, any owner..oh, you mean the dog, sorry :-) My sister had a cocker spaniel, I gave it to her for Christmas one year. That was the nuttiest dog I have EVER met. NEVER could potty train him and when they left the apt for even an hour to go grocery shopping he went bezerk! It was so sad to see him get all worked up when the keys jingled or the leash came out. He did not want to go with, did not want to stay home by himself. I'm pretty sure he is the reason she won't own a dog to this day and it's been over 20 years!!
Yes - but please add more specific details. If the dog has just suddenly had a personality change at 4, it may have some cause like pain, a brain tumour, or having been traumatiized. If it has always seemed not right, that may be that dog's personality, unfortunately. When I worked for vets, we had quite a few people put down badly bred Buff Cockers for biting - usually children.
There are a mind-boggling number of mental disorders. It's amazing how many things can go wrong. The book describing mental disorders (DSM IV) is three inches thick. Dogs have brains, too, which means that things can go wrong for them, too. Your vet may have something to say about your cocker spaniel, or he may recommend an animal behavior specialist.
Cockers do have a higher incidence of neurological problems like epilepsy, narcolepsy, as well as spinal disease.
can dogs take claritin for bad allergies?
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No, dogs cannot take Claritin. They can take Benadryl, I give 1/2 tablet for a small dog, 1 tablet for a large dog.
Your vet will perscribe the proper medication. Don't self-medicate the dog, when you don't know what you're doing. Anyway, the human dose is way too much for a dog.
Dogs can not process human food or medications the way we do. You have to get special allergy pills from the vet. My dog is on some for her allergies.
Ask your vet. An animal should never take any people medicine without a vet's approval.
Unsure of Claritin, but depending on the size a dog can take benedryl.(2) tablets for a large dog about 100 lbs or more.
yea i give my dog half a pill everyday.i have a small dog though so a big dog like a lab etc can have a full one.i have prescription stuff from the vet though so i dont know about human stuff
No, that is a medicine made for people and is not healthy for dog consumption. The dog will puff up and the allergies will only get worse. I am a vet and I have seen a case like it before.
NO! The Vet can tell you what your dog can take for allergies and any other problem. Animals can not take drugs prescribed for people it can kill them.
Please consult with your vet before you prescribed your own medicine for your dog. Last time I checked, the vet doesn't charge for a phone call :). Some human medication will severely hurt your dog, or you can overdose your dog if you don't know how to properly dose the medicine.
You can give your dog Benadryl, though. The rule is 1mg per pound of body weight. In other words, if your dog weighs 25 pounds, he can have a 25 mg capsule. PLEASE STILL CONSULT WITH YOUR VET BEFORE YOU DO THIS THOUGH!!
Please don't risk your dog's health by taking the advice of someone on here. The chances that you get a vet. to respond are slim. Even if they say they are - you have no validation. Call your vet. If you don't have one - call a Vet. hospital or clinic. They will most likely want to see your dog - to evaluate him/her before deciding. But, isn't your friend's health worth it?
My vet has told me to give my dogs benedryl for their allergies. Once in awhile I'll have to take one of them in for an allergy shot or pills, but the vet's ok with the benedryl if it's working. Thank God the allergy season is almost over! (Here in Ohio)
DO NOT give your pet over the counter meds meant for humans! Their systems are lot different and don't respond the same way. PLEASE check with your vet and ask for a prescription from them after a check up. Peace!
Vin
No claritin, but you can give them some Benadryl in emergencies. I can't remember the dosage per weight, though. I'd suggest calling your vet and asking what they would recommend.
My dog has bad allergies, and whenever she gets bad, we give her 1-2 pills. 2 is only if we really need to like, knock her out though. And she's around 55 pounds, so keep that in consideration.
The biggest difference between human medications and ones made specifically for dogs is the doseage (and I know this because this is what we are discussing right now--I'm studying animal medicine).
Anyway! My vet suggested Benedryl too. My dog is 80 lbs and he said one every 4 to 6 hours for her. I wouldn't do the Claritin, mainly because the ingredients between it and Benedryl are different.
But my fore-most suggestion would be to find out what is causing the dog's allergies and then try to remove that from the environment. Most store-bought dog foods contain wheat, which most dogs have allergies too. So I'd double check the food and even switch to something else before drugging the dog.
Definately discuss all possible options with the vet first!
I don't know about claritin specifically, but I know you could give them benadryl. You might want to check with your vet first though. I'm unsure of the doses, it goes according to weight. Also, places like Pet Smart and PetCo carry all types of products for pets with allergies.
Someone mentioned that they can take Benadryl, and said "two tablets for a 100-lb dog" - but that's still very vague, as Benadryl comes in several different dosages. The pills we use for my dog are 25mg pills. She weighs 35 lbs and gets one pill. We put it in a ball of peanut butter, about a teaspoon, which is her favorite treat. It makes her sleepy, just like it would for a human. (Over-the-counter sleep aids are almost always antihistamines!)
Smaller dogs may need a smaller dose. Dosage information is widely available online: do a search, or ask your vet. We give our dog this medication because our vet told us it was OK.
Benadryl is Diphenhydramine HCl. Claritin is not the same substance as Benadryl, and cannot be used interchangably. Don't give it to your dog unless a vet has told you it's OK.
No. In a pinch, benadryl would work, but you need to consult a vet anyways(!!) on dosing. Why risk it?
can dogs shiver from the cold?
my dog has started shaking and shivering for no apparent reason any ideas?
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My mongrel shakes alot. mostly because he is cold. but also he had problems with his muscels when he was a puppy and now the quiver if he sits still for two long at a time.
but yes a dog can shiver in the cold and sometimes for no apparent reason, also check your house to see if there is anything that could be making him nervouse. if it persists consult your vet.
it could be nervousness or she could be cold.
yes they can shiver from cold and shiver because they're nervous
Take im to the vet hun. It could be a fear of something or anything. Get im checked out.
our dog shakes all the time when he is cold - we just wrap him in a blanket and he's fine
Yes.
Why not?
could be cold but is it possible that your dog is worrying about something? - my dog used to shiver for about a month after fireworks night because he was scared!!
If you are in cold weather right now, get a heating pad and place it unter a blanket where ever he sleeps or lays the warm blanket will help he a lot. My border collie did that a lot until she got use to the weather change and she still likes the pad under her blankets.
If she is a short haired dog then it is possible that it is the cold; the best solution for that would be a dog coat. I have a rat terrior and she literally freezes without the thing. Other than that your dog could have been scared by something or someone. It really depends on how she acts around you.
If it is warm when it starts shaking and shivering I would take the dog to a vet and find out if something is going on.
yep my labrador is a right wimp he shivers when i make him go out in the garden to do his buisiness, but my other 2 dogs don't seem to be as bothered by the cold when i let them all out.
i don't leave them out for long either just till there done lol
If it happened all of a sudden I say vet. If you were giving him a bath or he got into some water outside I say he's just cold. They do shiver from cold and from nerves. In some cases though it could be something else which is why I would say vet.
Sure, all dogs can shiver, but they are just as likelly to shiver from excitement as they are from the cold. Shivering increases body temp, and panting decreeses body temp.
Yes they sure can. My oldest girl seems to get cold easier as she ages. I get her to lie in front of the fire for a while, and she soon warms up and is a happy bunny again.
he may need a jab
Absolutely! Dogs get cold just like people, especially smaller dogs! If that is the case, get him/her a sweater. Some people think that putting a sweater on dogs is "cruel" or whatever they want to call it, but it really works. Your dog will love you for it.
My dog shivers when he's cold but he also shivers if he's nervous.
Could be from the cold weather if it is outside when this occurs. Could be a multitude of things if it doesn't. IMO, he should see a vet and get a proper diagnosis. If it is from being out in the cold, the get him a sweater or coat. They make them for dogs.
Dogs shiver from being cold %26 from being scared.
yeah they do but if its not obviously cold it will mean he or she is nervous.
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My mongrel shakes alot. mostly because he is cold. but also he had problems with his muscels when he was a puppy and now the quiver if he sits still for two long at a time.
but yes a dog can shiver in the cold and sometimes for no apparent reason, also check your house to see if there is anything that could be making him nervouse. if it persists consult your vet.
it could be nervousness or she could be cold.
yes they can shiver from cold and shiver because they're nervous
Take im to the vet hun. It could be a fear of something or anything. Get im checked out.
our dog shakes all the time when he is cold - we just wrap him in a blanket and he's fine
Yes.
Why not?
could be cold but is it possible that your dog is worrying about something? - my dog used to shiver for about a month after fireworks night because he was scared!!
If you are in cold weather right now, get a heating pad and place it unter a blanket where ever he sleeps or lays the warm blanket will help he a lot. My border collie did that a lot until she got use to the weather change and she still likes the pad under her blankets.
If she is a short haired dog then it is possible that it is the cold; the best solution for that would be a dog coat. I have a rat terrior and she literally freezes without the thing. Other than that your dog could have been scared by something or someone. It really depends on how she acts around you.
If it is warm when it starts shaking and shivering I would take the dog to a vet and find out if something is going on.
yep my labrador is a right wimp he shivers when i make him go out in the garden to do his buisiness, but my other 2 dogs don't seem to be as bothered by the cold when i let them all out.
i don't leave them out for long either just till there done lol
If it happened all of a sudden I say vet. If you were giving him a bath or he got into some water outside I say he's just cold. They do shiver from cold and from nerves. In some cases though it could be something else which is why I would say vet.
Sure, all dogs can shiver, but they are just as likelly to shiver from excitement as they are from the cold. Shivering increases body temp, and panting decreeses body temp.
Yes they sure can. My oldest girl seems to get cold easier as she ages. I get her to lie in front of the fire for a while, and she soon warms up and is a happy bunny again.
he may need a jab
Absolutely! Dogs get cold just like people, especially smaller dogs! If that is the case, get him/her a sweater. Some people think that putting a sweater on dogs is "cruel" or whatever they want to call it, but it really works. Your dog will love you for it.
My dog shivers when he's cold but he also shivers if he's nervous.
Could be from the cold weather if it is outside when this occurs. Could be a multitude of things if it doesn't. IMO, he should see a vet and get a proper diagnosis. If it is from being out in the cold, the get him a sweater or coat. They make them for dogs.
Dogs shiver from being cold %26 from being scared.
yeah they do but if its not obviously cold it will mean he or she is nervous.
can dogs sense when a human is upset, angry , or happy?
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I have a few dogs, and I believe that all of them can sense how I'm feeling. I know it sounds weird, but sometimes when a human and an animal become extremely close, they can sense things about one another and almost communicate without speaking, telepathically, if you will. Some people even think that when they're out and about, and when they suddenly think of their dog, the dog is trying to send them a message or the dog is thinking about you. There are many different beliefs out there.
I think that dogs can certainly sense those things. For centuries and centuries, dogs and humans have seemed to have a special connection. When a dog sees us yelling, or hitting someone else (even if we're just joking), it makes them nervous. When I yell or have a fake slap fight with someone, one of my dogs goes crazy and starts barking, and she tries to bite me and/or the other person to get us to stop. When one of my dogs sees me crying, she cuddles by me on my bed. And when I'm happy, my dog is always wagging her tail and following me. (When I say my dog, I'm referring to the dog who I'm closest to.)
It's really amazing what animals, not just dogs, can sense. I communicate non-verbally with horses, too. It's just amazing what can be accomplished when you and an animal develop a close bond.
probably
I think that they can.
yes they can..
Of course they can, they can also sence if you're sick.
Yes definitely, if I'm mad I have one dog that will go and hide, he is a rescue dog, and he's very good, but he always knows - I don't even have to say anything and he knows. My german shepherds can also tell, they also know when I'm afraid, so they must be able to sense the other emotions.
They definately can. Our dogs feed off of our excitement, come sit or lay with us when we are sad, and sit at the doorway with their heads low and ears back when we are fighting.
Yes - of course they do. There are also some dogs that can sense when someone with epilepsy are about to have a seizure
Yes. And, some dogs can sense when a person is having an epileptic seizure, a stroke, heart attack, and many other things. Make your dog a part of your 'pack' and he will never let you down!
Yes they can. It comes from the bond an animal and owner have.
Isn't it amazing how a dog can sense our emotions when our own species don't even have a clue?
Yes, they really do. And if you have a good bond with your pet they will be comforting when you are sad. Thats is the best thing about dogs! They can show you that they love you in all sorts of great ways and really mean it!
yeah they like sense the tension some how and they do get upset if they like lose a friend because i had a dog that was kenneled next to another dog, puddles. when puddles passed away the other day was veryy depressed and would barely eat.
I've read that they can. It makes since when you think about it. You probably put out chemicals from your emotions and dogs have great noses. I know that my dogs know.
Yes they can. If I am upset my dog Justice will come and lay his head on my lap. Same if I am crying. Everyone knows when I'm angry they all run and hide. (even the kid and hubby). But then again my dogs think they are human.
Yes they can they feed on your emotions
One of my dogs can, the other is a spaz. But my little girl, absolutely knows when I'm upset and she always tries to comfort me.
definitely. They can tell from body language, etc.
yes mine knew when i was preg. before i did
Absolutly they can. They are very much in tune with our feelings and emotions. Watch their actions when you are sick if you have any doubts.
Mine can. My boys dote on me if I am upset or sick. They get boisterous when I am happy.
I'm sure you can tell when a loved one is upset, angry or sad. Dogs are not stupid. They know how to read your body language and they know your moods just by the way you breathe.
They sure can, there's also studies going to see if dogs can predict epileptic fits %26 earthquakes.
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