Question 1

are ringworms from cats and dogs?

Accepted Answer

Can carry it: Ringworm is actually a fungal infection of the skin (dermatophytosis) so the name is misleading. Yes -- dogs and cats can carry it and pass it to humans. Ringworm likes moist, warm conditions. For most people it is an itchy reddish annoying area on the skin. Look for bald spots on pets as the source of the ringworm. You and  your pet can be treated with an antifungal to solve the problem.

Question 2

can humans get blastomycosis from dogs?

Accepted Answer

Yes by dog bites: Blastomycosis is usually acquired by inhalation of conidia into the lungs.  Primary cutaneous blastomycosis has occurred after accidental innoculation in the lab, at autopsy and after dog bites.

Question 3

can you get coxsackie from cats and dogs?

Accepted Answer

Not from that: It causes hand, foot and mouth disease, which is a viral infection usually in kids.It causes a blister-like rash on the affected parts.  You may be thinking of hoof and mouth disease that effects cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and deer.

Question 4

does brucellosis  spread from dogs to humans?

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Brucellosis: Brucellosis is most commonly spread by ingestion, however if can be spread by inhalation, mucous membranes, skin abrasion.  One of the more common mechanisms is to eat unpasteurized cheese or milk. Meat is another source.

Question 5

i read were dogs can detect the coronavirus is this true?

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COVID 19:  The Univ. of Helsinki has trained canine  medical diagnostic assistants to sniff out urine samples from COVID 19 patients (in just a few weeks).   More work will need to be done before they can be used clinically in settings such as airports and nursing homes.  This is REMARKABLE !!

Question 6

what is the best way to protect yourself from dogs walking?

Accepted Answer

Be confident: Dogs, like all pack animals, respond to fear or confidence.  Be confident and most dogs will leave you alone.  Try to avoid eye contact with them, and if you cannot, command them with a loud command.

Question 7

i am allergic to dogs; is it safe for my family to have a dog?

Accepted Answer

Be careful!: Mild reactions such as nasal congestion can usually be controlled with medication. The concern is that continuous exposure to a pet to which you are allergic leads to complications such as chronic sinusitis, recurrent ear infections, and asthma. These continue to get worse until the dog is removed from the home. If you start to wheeze, it's got to go.

Question 8

do any two people have the same body odor? could dogs tell them apart?

Accepted Answer

Not identical: Dogs have very sensitive noses and can detect chemical compounds on the order of one part in a billion.  That is why they can track by smell alone.  Even identical twins probably won't smell exactly the same because smell also depends on what someone has ingested and it is unlikely that two people will eat/drink exactly the same things.

Question 9

are there any hot dogs or sausages on the market that do not contain msg?

Accepted Answer

No MSG: Yes there are msg free hot dogs and sausages.  Look for organic products and read labels.

Question 10

can zoonotic diseases from dogs be cured? or do they stay with you forever?

Accepted Answer

Curable: Except for rabies caught late they should be curable!

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