My dog almost fought a stray. Can its saliva transmit disease?

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My dog sitting on gate suddenly a roadside dogs passes front of my dog .roadside dog and my dog ready to fight but i pull back my dog . I m not sure during baking roadside dog can spit saliva on my dog or not .it is dangerous if he spit on my dog? Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Male | neutered | 6 years old

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

If the dog had a respiratory infection then it would be possible to transmit something like kennel cough or a viral infection this way but he will likely be fine. I would just monitor Romeo for the time being and if anything develops, take him in to be seen by a veterinarian.

My dog almost fought a stray. Can its saliva transmit disease?

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