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My Boston Terrier is congested overnight. Can he catch my human cold?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Male | neutered | 30 lbs

My Boston terrier seems to be congested just happened over night. At the same time I'm congested can he be sick as well

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on February 1st, 2017

Dogs and humans are affected by colds or upper airways diseases but they have different causal agents. It is possible that if you have heating indoors, the air can get quite dry and make you predisposed to catch colds. Try to keep the air indoors moist by using a humidifier or water pots next to the heating.

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