Zoonotic diseases are contagious diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans. These diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. Examples include rabies, intestinal parasites, (roundworm, hookworm) leptospirosis, cat scratch disease, ringworm, mange, and salmonella.
Keeping your pets on preventive medication year round is not only the best way to protect them from parasite infections, it also is the best way to protect people. Keep all vaccinations current, and clean up pet feces immediately and practice good personal hygiene.
