Can you catch a cold from your dog?

In a word: yup. Just like you can catch a cold from your husband through a kiss or unobstructed sneeze, pets can also pass diseases along to their owners. read more

What You Could Catch From Your Pet. There are several serious illnesses that you can catch from your pet. Some of these illnesses will make your pet sick as well, but some will not. These are known as zoonotic diseases and include: Lyme Disease Animals get Lyme disease from ticks, just like humans do. read more

Winter isn’t the only time of year we have to worry about "catching" a cold, but it is the primary time for it. We’re spending more time in closed quarters, with windows and doors shut tight and no way to escape the germs. read more