Can animals get pink eye?

Pink eye is not painful but can be very itchy and irritating. People are not the only ones that can get pink eye, but certain pets as well. There are some precautions that you can take to make sure it does not spread around your home. read more

Dogs often get conjunctivitis and cats can get a problem like that too. It can be viral or bacterial. While the viral forms are not contagious between species potentially some bacteria can be transmitted through poor hygiene so good hand washing and prompt vet treatment of the problem is the best bet. read more

Human pink eye is not contagious to dogs or cats. The vast majority of pinkeye in humans is caused by a virus called adenovirus. While dogs can get adenovirus, it is a different kind of virus. read more