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Can dogs get strep throat?

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Clinical signs of strep infection in dogs can include abscesses, arthritis, coughing, fever, lethargy, pain, pneumonia or problems with swallowing. The dog’s skin, mammary glands and urinary tract may also be infected, or he may have an infected wound. read more

Dogs do not get strep throat, but they may harbor Streptococcus pyogenes (also called Group A strep, what causes strep throat) from being around humans. They serve as a CARRIER of it for human infections. So, the dog should be treated when a family member has strep throat, especially if recurring infections occur. read more

Dogs can catch A. streptococcal sore throat, also known as strep throat, from humans in the household, according to WebMD. Dogs rarely pass strep throat to humans, but it does occasionally happen. One of the best ways to prevent strep throat from recurring is to treat every member of the household for sore throat, even dogs and cats. read more

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