Can dogs get monkeypox?

Question

Does a dog prone to monkey-pox? Should we take care of our pets?

Answer 1

Yes it is possible because monkey pox can affect animals which includes dogs too. In fact it's a proven fact that animals have contacted the virus before now.

Comments

It's very possible for dogs or any other animal to get monkey pox.

This deseas is transmitted from an infected animal to the other so proper animal isolation is highly recommend to protect your domestic animals from monkey pox

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Leave alone dogs and other animals even humans are susceptible to this deseas 

Answer 2

Ofcourse, as monkeypox is an animal disease and dongs are also under animal category but treat it as soon as possible to save yourself and your dog from suffering.

Answer 3

Monkeypox does infect animals, which means it is possible that dogs can get monkeypox too. It is better to keep your pets safe under household isolation with regular checkups to ensure no signs of infection.

Answer 4

Yes, it can be infected, too. That is the reason why we need to let our pets like dogs be at home as much as possible and not mingle with the other domestic animals.

Answer 5

Monkey pox doesn't mean only monkeys get affected by it. Humans, dogs, cats or any other animal is susceptible to monkey pox. Take care!

Answer 6

Although it's possible for pets to get monkeypox, health experts say it's rare. Scientists reported a case of monkeypox in an Italian greyhound in Paris, France. Symptoms of monkeypox in pets include fatigue, lack of appetite, coughing, bloating, fever and rash.

Answer 7

Yes,it is people with monkey pox can spread the virus to animals through close contact, including petting, cuddling , kissing and sharing sleeping areas

Answer 8

There have been a few reported cases of dogs being infected with monkeypox, likely through contact with infected animals or contaminated materials. However, dogs are not considered a primary host for the virus and are unlikely to spread it to humans or other animals.

Answer 9

It is possible that people with mpox can spread the virus to animals through close contact, including petting, cuddling, hugging, kissing, licking, sharing sleeping areas, and sharing food. Additionally, some animals infected with mpox virus can spread it to people and other animals

Answer 10

Dogs can get monkeypox, although it is very rare. It is important to take care of your pet by ensuring that they are up to date on their vaccinations and that they are not exposed to wild animals or other pets that may carry the virus.

Answer 11

While dogs can contract certain diseases from primates, such as simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) or certain strains of influenza, there is currently no documented evidence to suggest that dogs can contract monkeypox.

Monkeypox is a viral disease that primarily affects primates, including monkeys, chimpanzees, and humans. It is caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the same family of viruses as smallpox. The primary mode of transmission of monkeypox is through direct contact with infected animals, typically rodents or primates, or through contact with contaminated materials, such as bedding or clothing.