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My puppy is 12 weeks old. Can he get my pneumonia if I'm sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 3 months old | 15 lbs

I have pneumonia my puppy is 12 weeks and sleeps in play pen my room can he get my illness? I don’t want him to get sick!

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 30th, 2018

Hello, thank you for your question about Teddy. It is very unlikely that your pneumonia is contagious to Teddy. Humans and animals have different bacteria that can lead to pneumonia. Hope that answers your question, feel better!

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