- Dog-borne diseases
- Cat-borne diseases
- Bird-borne diseases
- Diseases transmitted by the hamster
- Diseases transmitted by farm animals
- What to do to prevent diseases caused by animals
Respiratory allergy, rabies and scabies are some diseases that can be transmitted by domestic animals to humans, such as dogs, cats or pigs, for example.
Generally, diseases transmitted by domestic animals are transmitted through contact with the animal's fur, urine or feces or by eating food and water contaminated with bacteria, fungi or viruses that have affected the animal.
Thus, to avoid contamination by domestic animals it is essential to take them to the veterinarian, take the vaccines and carry out deworming whenever he recommends.
Dog-borne diseases
The dog can infect its owner causing skin allergies or respiratory problems, in addition to developing mycosis in the nails and diseases such as scabies or Lyme, because its fur accumulates several microorganisms, such as fleas or ticks, for example. In addition, the dog can transmit rabies disease through a bite that can cause paralysis of the limbs and be fatal to humans.
How to avoid: To avoid contamination, contact with the dog's urine, saliva, blood and feces should be avoided, trying to keep him vaccinated, dewormed and the house clean and disinfected. See how you can prevent diseases caused by the dog.
Cat-borne diseases
The cat can transmit toxoplasmosis, which is an infection caused by eating contaminated food, such as vegetables or meat, or by direct transmission during pregnancy. Know everything about toxoplasmosis and avoid more serious complications.
How to avoid: In order not to catch the disease that is transmitted by cats, one should avoid contact with everything that involves the cat, such as sand or toys, in addition to not eating meat, raw vegetables and unpasteurized milk.
Another disease caused by the dog and the cat is the infection by the capnositopefaga bacteria, present in the saliva of these animals that can happen through a lick. The people most affected are those elderly or with compromised immune systems, the symptoms are similar to those of the flu but can cause serious complications that can lead to death. To avoid this disease, direct and very close contact with dogs and cats is not recommended, avoiding their licking, especially when fighting a serious illness, such as cancer or AIDS, for example.
Bird-borne diseases
Birds, such as parakeets, parrots, macaws or even chickens, can transmit some bacteria such as salmonella or escherichia coli through the feces, causing diarrhea and vomiting, and the treatment is done with the use of antibiotics.
How to avoid: It is necessary to maintain the hygiene of the cages, not accumulating feathers or feces and wear gloves and a mask when cleaning.
Diseases transmitted by the hamster
Rodents, especially hamsters, are animals that can transmit worms and viruses that can cause diseases such as choriomeningitis, which causes flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills, for example, being transmitted through exposure to dust and contaminated food.
In addition, they can also cause leptospirosis, which is an infection transmitted by water and food contaminated by the urine of the rat, causing seizures, yellow skin and vomiting.
How to avoid: In order not to contract the disease you should not touch secretions such as urine, saliva, blood or feces, in addition to washing your hands and cages well and animals not having access to the kitchen or kissing them.
Diseases transmitted by farm animals
Farm animals, such as cows or sheep, can cause brucellosis which is an infection that causes high fever, headache and muscle pain, being caused by undercooked contaminated meat or unpasteurized milk and cheese, for example.
In addition, animals with fur like the rabbit can also transmit scabies, which causes skin rashes or leptospirosis transmitted by pigs.
What to do to prevent diseases caused by animals
To avoid diseases transmitted by pets it is important to be aware that the animals must have adequate food for their needs, take vaccines and remove parasites according to the veterinarian's recommendations. Bathing should be regular and it is not recommended to sleep in the same bed and allow animals to lick, especially in the face area. In addition, they should go to veterinary appointments even if the animal appears to be healthy to maintain the health of the animal and its family.
