My dog is showing flu symptoms. Can he catch human flu from me?

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I have Influenza B and pneumonia and i my dog is showing the same symptoms as me is it possible for he to catch influenza from me when I ws discharged from hospital I was given a bunch of masks for all my family members to wear so they wouldn't catch it from me but obviously my dog can't wear a mask so do u tjink he has it?

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

There are a few rare cases of dogs catching the flu from their humans, but generally the answer is no. I would recommend having a family member take him to his vet for a check up to see what's going on.

My dog is showing flu symptoms. Can he catch human flu from me?

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