PRECAUTIONS WHEN RAISING PETS

Whether you love or hate animals, it is hard to stay away from pets. Most interactions between humans and animals might be positive; however, they may carry some diseases that affect us. Such illnesses, which are called auto-transmissible diseases, are usually very mild, but the rare ones can be more severe and even cause infertility in men.

1. Rabies

Any pets can all carry rabies. Rabies is a type of necrotic disease. This virus is so dangerous that it can cause fear and panic for many people who just hear its name. This virus is mainly found in non-vaccinated dogs and other hunting dogs. People – usually children – are often infected when they are bitten by a rabies dog. Then the virus attacks the brain, and once the symptoms develop, there is no cure, and those who get bitten will die. The good news is, it can be prevented by vaccinating dogs and other wild predators.

2. Toxoplasma

Toxoplasma is a common parasite in cats that can also be dispersed in their feces. For most people, it is completely benign. However, if a woman is infected for the first time during her pregnancy, although this is rare, it will cause serious complications for the development of the fetus. Pregnant women should have simple hand hygiene precautions and avoid animal trays, especially those that are not hygienic.

3. Salmonella infection

A variety of ticks are capable of living in the gut of a pet and these ones rarely affect people. However, once infected, they can have serious consequences. Perhaps we have heard of salmonella, especially its risks but fortunately these risks have been greatly reduced. Dogs and cats may also carry Salmonella and sometimes cause diarrhea.

Salmonella is also common in reptiles and amphibians, as well as in mice fed by some reptiles. You should wash your hands after interacting with pets as well as raw food for animals. There should also be separate areas for the preparation of live food for animals and humans.

4. Cat Fungus

Some zoonotic skin infections are not uncommon in pets but are less common in humans. This fungus can spread to the owner of the pet because of tenderness, and close contact with the animal. Cat fungus is a micro-fungus, closely related to the cause of foot fungus in humans. Cats, dogs and other affected animals may have very few signs. However, in its common form, pets infected with this fungus often have circularshedding areas. The affected skin becomes scaly, peeling and itching. It is easy to treat but occasionally causes scarring.

5. Bites and scratches

Some suggest that bites and scratches are considered zoonosis. If we are bitten or scratched, they can be infected with one of the most common infectious diseases. It has never been a good thing, bites and scratches are always painful, and in rare cases, often involving children – they can be fatal. Both bites and scratches can cause severe infections and additional pain. Scars, both mentally and physically, can last a lifetime in those who have been attacked.