Here’s the twist: dogs get pink eye all the time, but it’s almost never from you. Their pink eye is usually from allergies, dry eyes, or a random leaf flying into their face during a zoomie session. Or—and this is the funniest—they poked themselves in the eye with their own tail.
So if Fido wakes up with a goopy eye, don’t blame yourself. He’s probably mad at a dust bunny, not your morning sniffle. But if you really want to be cautious, just don’t let him lick your eyes. Like, ever. That’s a universal rule, right?
The one time you should worry.
There’s a specific bacteria called Chlamydia (no, not that kind, the eye kind) that can sometimes ping-pong between humans and cats. For dogs, it’s even rarer. But if you have an unusual, aggressive case of pink eye and your dog also suddenly has symptoms, it’s worth a vet visit.
But honestly, the odds are so low they’re basically a lottery you don’t want to win. You’re more likely to give your dog a cold—and even that is rare.
Pink Eye In Dogs: Symptoms , Conjunctivitis In Dogs: Symptoms, Causes
