Can dogs get herpes?

Canine herpes virus (CHV), also known as “fading puppy syndrome,” is a viral infection that infects the reproductive organs of adult dogs. While adult dogs infected with CHV usually do not show any symptoms, the infection is the leading cause of death in newborn puppies. read more

Although the herpes viruses that can be found in dogs and humans are vastly different strains, there are some characteristics that the two pathogens have in common. In humans, contact with the blisters and sores that form around the mouth will often pass the HSV-1 variety of the disease to a new host. read more

Dog Veterinarian: Dr Scott Nimmo, Dog Veterinarian replied 8 years ago Hello again, The actual virus may well go from the human to the dog and end up in the dog's mouth. read more

Free Dog Walk * Free Dog Walk * There are two main forms of the herpes virus in humans: HSV-1 and HSV-2, responsible for causing cold sores and genital lesions respectively. read more

Dogs cannot get the herpes virus from humans, according to WebMD. Canine Herpes Virus, also known as "fading puppy syndrome," lives in an adult dog's reproductive and respiratory systems. It is transmitted through aerosol droplets in the air, or through direct contact with infected dogs, according to the ASPCA. read more