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Old 01-09-2008, 07:59 PM   #1
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Shingles

Can shingles be acquired or given to pets (dogs)????

 
Old 01-10-2008, 04:50 AM   #2
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Re: Shingles

Cross species transfer is incredibly rare. There is only one disease that I've ever heard of that can cross species, and that is rabies. I really think you don't need to worry about this.

 
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