Diseases shared between pets and people
Which pet diseases can spread to people and how to stay safe.
Rabies, hydatid cyst, toxoplasmosis, ringworm, roundworms, cat-scratch disease, psittacosis and salmonella can pass to people. Vaccinate, deworm, never feed raw offal, scoop litter daily, wash hands and seek care immediately after any bite.
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