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Can kennel cough spread via clothes to my dogs or to me if pregnant?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I recently found out a dog I am around all the time has kennel cough. 1. Can I bring the disease home and infect my own dogs through germs on my clothing? 2. Is this disease contagious to humans? I'm pregnant so I guess I technically have a weakened immune system.

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 10th, 2017

You will not be able to get kennel cough from your dog. Depending on what pathogen has caused the cough it may or may not be able to be spread on your clothing to other dogs. If you simply practice good hygiene, washing hands, etc., your dog's at home should be safe.

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