My Boston Terrier is congested overnight. Can he catch my human cold?

Thank you for contacting Pet Coach with Buster! Choking in dogs isn't very common, so I suspect that he likely has a cough. This could be due to a respiratory infection. Tonight, keep him warm and only take him outside quickly to go to the bathroom. Make sure he eats and drinks. If he appears congested, take him to the bathroom with you when you take a shower or put him in a room with a humidifier. The steam from either can help with congestion. Having him seen by a vet tomorrow or Monday if this cough continues. Best of luck.

Dogs can get colds or allergies. I would talk to your vet about the results of the swab. You can use a humidifier to help break up secretions. If it isn't getting better in a few days or if Apollo shows additional abnormal symptoms, he should be re-examined by the vet.

Chania could be sneezing for many reasons: https://www.petcoach.co/article/sneezing-nasal-discharge-in-dogs-puppies/ At this time, there is no known transmission of cold viruses between people and pets. It could be coincidental or it could be related to indoor allergies or air quality (since both of you are sneezing). If she sneezes beyond a week or if you start to notice it's getting worse, I recommend to have her examined.

Poor Shorty! He may be congested. Try bringing him into the bathroom with you when you take a shower or putting him in a room with a humidifier. The steam from these may help with his congestion. Make sure he is eating, gently warming canned food if his appetite has gone down. I hope this helps!

Oh no, poor Buddy! This could be caused by an upper respiratory infection, fungal infection, foreign body, or a nasal tumor if he is an older dog. You can try putting him in a room with a humidifier, or brining him into the bathroom with you when you take a shower. The steam from these may help temporarily relieve any congestion he is experiencing. I would have Buddy seen by a vet in the morning . The vet can diagnose what is causing his difficulty with breathing through his nose, and can discuss treatment options with you.

I'm sorry to hear that Beau isn't feeling well. You can certainly give him a warm (but not hot!) bath in a water-filled tub if you'd like, but I doubt that the bath will make a significant difference in his congestion. Instead, try taking him into the bathroom for 10-15 minutes when the room itself is hot and steamy since this can help to temporarily relieve some congestion. Also be sure to keep his nostrils clear of any discharge by wiping regularly with a soft, damp cloth. If his congestion continues for more than a few days, he experiences a loss of appetite or lethargy, or if Beau develops yellow or green nasal or ocular discharge, he should go to his vet for evaluation. I hope that he feels better soon!

Yes, there are a few home remedies you can try to see if that helps with Rosco's congestion. I would bring him into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. You can also put him in a small room with a humidifier to see if that helps with his congestion. Do not give him any human medications for his congestion, many are toxic to dogs. If he's still suffering with the congestion on Friday, take him into the vet.