Can dogs give you pink eye?

Yes, much like humans, dogs can get pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctivam, the moist tissue that covers the front part of the eyeball and lines the eyelids. ... Conjunctivitis can affects both dogs and cats. read more

Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is common in humans, but dogs can also contract it. Know the symptoms, and how it can be treated. Pink eye is something mothers of young children are familiar with, especially as it spreads quickly through schools. read more

Bacterial conjunctivitis is painful, causing your dog's eyes to itch and burn. Your dog likely will rub his eyes with his paws and against furniture and walls while trying to relieve the itching. Light sensitivity and pain may cause your pet to hold his eyes partially closed. read more

If the dog has bacterial pink eye, it is possible for the bacteria to be transferred to a human and cause pink eye in that person as well. However, if the cause is viral, traumatic, foreign body or cancer, humans would not be at risk for zoonotic infection from the dog. read more