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Dogs And Hep c

My Grandson asked me the other day if I was to cut my self and the puppy would lick it could it effect the puppy's liver?
I know this is a dumb question but I would hate to tell him that it would not harm the puppy if it could.  Help on how you would explain it to your 12 yr old grandson.

Thanks Debi
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87972 tn?1322661239
No, Debi; the only animal that is susceptible to HCV is a chimpanzee. Keep the chimps out of the house, and there shouldn’t be any problems :o). How are you managing, by the way? Any progress with blood issues and things like that? Hope you’re feeling better lately,

Bill
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475300 tn?1312423126
I did a google search to make sure I was correct and found this from lighter days

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-Social/Can-Dogs-contract-hep-c/show/331385
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475300 tn?1312423126
Dogs do get a DHLPP shot.  The H is hepatitis but not our kind.  I had to explain it to my grandson
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917763 tn?1311628896
Thank's I never thought of calling a vet.  I'm on week 16 of tx. I had Hep A & B before I started my tx.
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I just called my vet and she said no.  I don't know if you are Txing now or not but after Tx my Hepatologist told me I needed the Hep A & B vaccinations-especially since I have pets and am around animals.
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