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Is HOD in large breed dogs contagous to other dogs either through pet to pet contact or pet to people contact?

Submitted: 51 days and 9 hours ago.
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Pet's Sex: Female
Pet's Age: <1

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a friends Irish setter is diagnosed with HOD. Can my 7 week old Yellow Lab catch it through pet to pet contact or pet to people contact?

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Hi, thanks for your question. HOD is not fully understood, but it is not known to be a contagious illness.

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Expert: Drew
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Answered: 10/1/2009

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