Protect Your Family And Pets Against Shared Threats
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Protect Your Family and Pets from Shared Risks
Pets bring joy, emotional support, and even help us stay active. They provide invaluable assistance to those with disabilities. However, pets, like other animals, can also transmit diseases to humans. Understanding these shared risks and taking preventive measures is crucial.
The Dual Impact of Pets on Health
Pets not only uplift our spirits but also encourage exercise and assist the disabled. Yet, they can also be carriers of zoonotic diseases, which can pose significant risks, particularly to young children and individuals with specific health conditions.
Types of Zoonotic Diseases
Zoonotic diseases fall into two categories:
1. Animal-to-Human Transmission: Diseases like leptospirosis, a bacterial infection, are passed directly from animals to people.
2. Shared Infections: Conditions such as Lyme disease, which causes arthritis and is spread by ticks, can affect both humans and pets.
Keeping Your Family and Pets Healthy
Fortunately, there are effective ways to safeguard your loved ones. Veterinarians recommend the following precautions:
- Regular Checkups: Schedule a wellness exam for your pet every six months. Pets age seven times faster than humans and need frequent medical attention.
- Vaccinations: Protect your pets from zoonotic diseases through vaccinations. Diseases like leptospirosis, Lyme disease, rabies, and giardia can be prevented.
- Flea and Tick Control: Consult your vet about appropriate flea and tick prevention methods.
- Hygiene Practices: Wash your hands often after handling pets. Avoid kissing them or letting them lick your face.
- Safe Handling: Always use disposable gloves or a plastic barrier when dealing with animal waste.
- Tick Checks: Perform daily tick inspections on yourself, your children, and your pets. If you find a tick, carefully remove it with tweezers, immerse it in rubbing alcohol, and clean the bite area.
- Pregnancy Precautions: If pregnant, avoid cleaning the cat's litter box or wear gloves and wash hands thoroughly if you must do it.
- Gardening Caution: Wash your hands after gardening or working in soil where pets might have relieved themselves.
- First Aid for Scratches and Bites: Immediately wash any scratch or bite with soap and water. Seek medical advice if needed.
- Avoid Stagnant Water: Prevent your pet from drinking from standing outdoor water.
- Remove Potential Hazards: Clear food, garbage, or materials that could attract disease-carrying wildlife.
National Pet Wellness Month
To enhance the health of pets and their owners, thousands of U.S. veterinary clinics take part in National Pet Wellness Month. This campaign, supported by the American Veterinary Medical Association and Fort Dodge Animal Health, offers wellness exams and advice on disease prevention.
Your veterinarian can provide insights on the prevalent disease threats in your area and tailor a protection plan for you and your pet. Prioritizing these steps will help ensure that both your family and your pets live healthier, happier lives.
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