With educated pet owners comes healthier pets. At Hills and Dales Veterinary Clinic, we believe in working together with pet owners in the care of their pet’s health. We take the time during each exam to make sure you understand exactly what is happening with your pet and why we prescribe the treatments that we do. With this education comes important knowledge about pet diseases that can affect your human family, too, and how to keep everyone safe.
What is a Zoonotic Disease?
Zoonotic diseases are those which can spread between animals and people. Viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi can all be the cause of a zoonotic disease. Common zoonotic diseases include:
How to Protect Your Family
As mentioned above, some of these such as Rabies and Leptospirosis are preventable with regular vaccinations. Meanwhile, both types of parasites are avoidable with proper parasite preventatives all year round. Other important points include washing your hands, especially after handling fecal matter, always removing pet waste from your yard or the kitty litter promptly, and always practicing proper food-handling techniques such as washing fruit and veggies before eating them and preparing meats properly.
For more information about zoonotic diseases or more client education covering different topics, please get in touch today!