What is a disease humans can catch from dogs?

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can be spread from animals to humans. Dogs are one of the most common animals to carry the bacteria that causes leptospirosis. The bacteria can be found in the urine of infected animals, and it can enter the human body through contact with water, soil, or food that has been contaminated with urine. Symptoms of leptospirosis can include fever, chills, muscle aches, headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. In severe cases, leptospirosis can lead to kidney failure, liver damage, and even death.

Giardia

Giardia is a protozoan parasite that can cause giardiasis, an intestinal infection. Giardia can be spread through contact with contaminated water or food, or through contact with an infected person or animal. Dogs are one of the most common animals to carry Giardia. Symptoms of giardiasis can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, gas, bloating, weight loss, and fatigue. In most cases, giardiasis is a self-limited disease and will go away on its own within a few weeks. However, in some cases, giardiasis can lead to chronic health problems.

Hookworms

Hookworms are small, roundworms that can live in the intestines of dogs and other animals. Hookworms can be spread to humans through contact with contaminated soil or by ingesting contaminated food or water. Symptoms of hookworm infection can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and anemia. In severe cases, hookworm infection can lead to death.

Roundworms

Roundworms are large, roundworms that can live in the intestines of dogs and other animals. Roundworms can be spread to humans through contact with contaminated soil or by ingesting contaminated food or water. Symptoms of roundworm infection can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and cough. In severe cases, roundworm infection can lead to death.

Tapeworms

Tapeworms are long, flat worms that can live in the intestines of dogs and other animals. Tapeworms can be spread to humans through contact with contaminated food or water. Symptoms of tapeworm infection can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and irritability. In severe cases, tapeworm infection can lead to malnutrition.