{"id":12231,"date":"2022-03-25T10:51:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:51:23","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:23","slug":"is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/","title":{"rendered":"Is impetigo on dogs contagious?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#Is_impetigo_on_dogs_contagious\" title=\"Is impetigo on dogs contagious?\">Is impetigo on dogs contagious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#How_is_impetigo_caused\" title=\"How is impetigo caused?\">How is impetigo caused?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#Is_impetigo_in_dogs_contagious_to_humans\" title=\"Is impetigo in dogs contagious to humans?\">Is impetigo in dogs contagious to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#How_do_you_treat_impetigo_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you treat impetigo in dogs?\">How do you treat impetigo in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#What_is_the_main_cause_of_impetigo\" title=\"What is the main cause of impetigo?\">What is the main cause of impetigo?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#Is_impetigo_caused_by_poor_hygiene\" title=\"Is impetigo caused by poor hygiene?\">Is impetigo caused by poor hygiene?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#What_is_impetigo_spread_by\" title=\"What is impetigo spread by?\">What is impetigo spread by?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#Can_adults_get_impetigo_from_child\" title=\"Can adults get impetigo from child?\">Can adults get impetigo from child?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#Is_canine_impetigo_contagious\" title=\"Is canine impetigo contagious?\">Is canine impetigo contagious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#Can_you_catch_a_bacterial_skin_infection_from_a_dog\" title=\"Can you catch a bacterial skin infection from a dog?\">Can you catch a bacterial skin infection from a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#How_long_does_puppy_impetigo_last\" title=\"How long does puppy impetigo last?\">How long does puppy impetigo last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_impetigo_on_a_dog\" title=\"How do you get rid of impetigo on a dog?\">How do you get rid of impetigo on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#What_is_the_fastest_way_to_cure_impetigo\" title=\"What is the fastest way to cure impetigo?\">What is the fastest way to cure impetigo?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#Can_impetigo_go_away_on_its_own\" title=\"Can impetigo go away on its own?\">Can impetigo go away on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#How_can_I_get_rid_of_impetigo_fast\" title=\"How can I get rid of impetigo fast?\">How can I get rid of impetigo fast?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#Why_do_I_keep_getting_impetigo\" title=\"Why do I keep getting impetigo?\">Why do I keep getting impetigo?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#Do_you_get_impetigo_from_being_dirty\" title=\"Do you get impetigo from being dirty?\">Do you get impetigo from being dirty?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#What_is_impetigo_caused_by\" title=\"What is impetigo caused by?\">What is impetigo caused by?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#How_do_you_catch_impetigo_from_someone\" title=\"How do you catch impetigo from someone?\">How do you catch impetigo from someone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#Can_you_catch_impetigo_from_bed_sheets\" title=\"Can you catch impetigo from bed sheets?\">Can you catch impetigo from bed sheets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#Is_impetigo_a_STD\" title=\"Is impetigo a STD?\">Is impetigo a STD?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#Can_I_get_impetigo_from_my_child\" title=\"Can I get impetigo from my child?\">Can I get impetigo from my child?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#What_does_impetigo_look_like_in_adults\" title=\"What does impetigo look like in adults?\">What does impetigo look like in adults?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#Can_adults_get_school_sores_from_kids\" title=\"Can adults get school sores from kids?\">Can adults get school sores from kids?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-impetigo-on-dogs-contagious\/#Can_impetigo_spread_to_parents\" title=\"Can impetigo spread to parents?\">Can impetigo spread to parents?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_impetigo_on_dogs_contagious\"><\/span>Is impetigo on dogs contagious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canine impetigo is <b>non-contagious, unlike impetigo in humans. The condition is relatively benign providing that underlying factors are eliminated with prompt treatment of the lesions. Spontaneous resolution is also possible with improvement in management alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_impetigo_caused\"><\/span>How is impetigo caused?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Impetigo is <b>caused by bacteria, usually staphylococci organisms. You might be exposed to the bacteria that cause impetigo when you come into contact with the sores of someone who&#8217;s infected or with items they&#8217;ve touched  such as clothing, bed linen, towels and even toys.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_impetigo_in_dogs_contagious_to_humans\"><\/span>Is impetigo in dogs contagious to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Impetigo, sometimes called puppy pyoderma, is a type of skin infection most commonly seen in young or adolescent dogs. <b>It is not contagious for humansyou won&#8217;t catch it from your dogand will sometimes go away on its own. Learn how to identify impetigo and know when it&#8217;s a problem that should be treated by a vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_impetigo_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you treat impetigo in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the management? <b>Chlorhexidine or benzoyl peroxide applied twice daily will usually clear the condition. Excellent benzoyl peroxide shampoos are available to treat this condition. In severe cases, your veterinarian may prescribe antibiotics, to be given orally or topically ie applied to the skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_main_cause_of_impetigo\"><\/span>What is the main cause of impetigo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two Bacteria Can Cause Impetigo Impetigo is a skin infection caused by one or both of the following bacteria: <b>group A Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus. This page focuses on impetigo caused by group A Streptococcus (group A strep). In addition to impetigo, group A strep cause many other types of infections.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_impetigo_caused_by_poor_hygiene\"><\/span>Is impetigo caused by poor hygiene?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Impetigo is made worse by poor hygiene and warm temperatures. What are the symptoms of impetigo? Impetigo starts as a small vesicle or fluid-filled lesion. The lesion then ruptures and the fluid drains, leaving areas that are covered with the honey-colored crusts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_impetigo_spread_by\"><\/span>What is impetigo spread by?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Impetigo can spread to <b>anyone who touches infected skin or items that have been touched by infected skin (such as clothing, towels, and bed linens). It can be itchy, so kids also can spread the infection when they scratch it and then touch other parts of their body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_adults_get_impetigo_from_child\"><\/span>Can adults get impetigo from child?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s a skin infection caused by a bacteria, and it spreads easily. It&#8217;s most common in babies and young children, but <b>adults can get it too<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_canine_impetigo_contagious\"><\/span>Is canine impetigo contagious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the management? <b>Chlorhexidine or benzoyl peroxide applied twice daily will usually clear the condition. Excellent benzoyl peroxide shampoos are available to treat this condition. In severe cases, your veterinarian may prescribe antibiotics, to be given orally or topically ie applied to the skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_catch_a_bacterial_skin_infection_from_a_dog\"><\/span>Can you catch a bacterial skin infection from a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Canine impetigo is non-contagious, unlike impetigo in humans. The condition is relatively benign providing that underlying factors are eliminated with prompt treatment of the lesions. Spontaneous resolution is also possible with improvement in management alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_puppy_impetigo_last\"><\/span>How long does puppy impetigo last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Our pets can contract a wide variety of bacterial infections as they move through the world. Many of these bacterial infections can be passed to humans through contact with urine or feces, saliva, or the coat of an infected animal. Staphylococcus is the most likely bacterium to cause a skin infection in humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_impetigo_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you get rid of impetigo on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog&#8217;s impetigo does require treatment, impetigo is <b>most commonly treated with a course of antibiotics. This can be topical if less severe or systemic (oral) if more severe. Usually your dog only needs to be on these antibiotics for a few weeks but more severe cases may require longer treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_fastest_way_to_cure_impetigo\"><\/span>What is the fastest way to cure impetigo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin can usually clear up impetigo in a few days and shorten the length of time that the disease is contagious. Oral antibiotics stop the infection from being contagious after 24 to 48 hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_impetigo_go_away_on_its_own\"><\/span>Can impetigo go away on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canine impetigo is <b>non-contagious, unlike impetigo in humans. The condition is relatively benign providing that underlying factors are eliminated with prompt treatment of the lesions. Spontaneous resolution is also possible with improvement in management alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_rid_of_impetigo_fast\"><\/span>How can I get rid of impetigo fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Impetigo is made worse by poor hygiene and warm temperatures. What are the symptoms of impetigo? Impetigo starts as a small vesicle or fluid-filled lesion. The lesion then ruptures and the fluid drains, leaving areas that are covered with the honey-colored crusts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_I_keep_getting_impetigo\"><\/span>Why do I keep getting impetigo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Impetigo is <b>caused by bacteria, usually staphylococci organisms. You might be exposed to the bacteria that cause impetigo when you come into contact with the sores of someone who&#8217;s infected or with items they&#8217;ve touched  such as clothing, bed linen, towels and even toys.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_get_impetigo_from_being_dirty\"><\/span>Do you get impetigo from being dirty?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Factors that may increase your chances of impetigo: Touching a person with impetigo. Touching the clothing, towels, sheets, or other personal items that belong to a person with impetigo. <b>Poor hygiene, particularly unwashed hands and dirty fingernails<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_impetigo_caused_by\"><\/span>What is impetigo caused by?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Impetigo is a skin infection caused by one or both of the following bacteria: <b>group A Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus. This page focuses on impetigo caused by group A Streptococcus (group A strep).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_catch_impetigo_from_someone\"><\/span>How do you catch impetigo from someone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Impetigo is caused by bacteria, usually staphylococci organisms. You might be exposed to the bacteria that cause impetigo <b>when you come into contact with the sores of someone who&#8217;s infected or with items they&#8217;ve touched  such as clothing, bed linen, towels and even toys.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_catch_impetigo_from_bed_sheets\"><\/span>Can you catch impetigo from bed sheets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Infection is also possible without skin damage. This can occur due to contact with items that an infected person has touched, such as bed linen, towels, clothing or toys.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_impetigo_a_STD\"><\/span>Is impetigo a STD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Impetigo is made worse by poor hygiene and warm temperatures. What are the symptoms of impetigo? Impetigo starts as a small vesicle or fluid-filled lesion. The lesion then ruptures and the fluid drains, leaving areas that are covered with the honey-colored crusts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_impetigo_from_my_child\"><\/span>Can I get impetigo from my child?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, impetigo is contagious. (2) If the child or infected person scratches or touches the sore and then touches a surface or a toy, other children can get it if they touch that same surface or toy, Bisgard says. For this reason, it spreads easily in day cares and schools.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_impetigo_look_like_in_adults\"><\/span>What does impetigo look like in adults?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Impetigo causes red bumps to form on your skin, often on your face, arms, or legs. These bumps then become blisters. These blisters burst and scab over, forming a yellow-brown crust. The skin may also look reddish or raw where the blisters have popped open.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_adults_get_school_sores_from_kids\"><\/span>Can adults get school sores from kids?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection caused by Streptococcus and Staphylococcus bacteria. It is commonly known as &#8216;school sores&#8217; because a majority of cases are in school-aged children. However, <b>it can also affect infants, adults and adolescents<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_impetigo_spread_to_parents\"><\/span>Can impetigo spread to parents?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is Impetigo Contagious? <b>Impetigo is contagious, and can spread from one person to another. It&#8217;s usually caused by one of two bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes (also called group A streptococcus, which also causes strep throat).<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is impetigo on dogs contagious?How is impetigo caused?Is impetigo in dogs contagious to humans?How do you treat impetigo in dogs?What is the main cause of impetigo?Is impetigo caused by poor hygiene?What is impetigo spread by?Can adults get impetigo from child?Is canine impetigo contagious?Can you catch a bacterial skin infection from a dog?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12231"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12231"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12231\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12231"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}