If there’s one thing that’s been on people’s minds lately, it’s disease and how it spreads. You may be left wondering: can I catch an illness from my dog? The answer is yes, there are diseases—known as zoonotic diseases—that can be transmitted from a dog to a human, or vice versa. Examples include leptospirosis, giardiasis, Lyme disease, salmonella, Ehrlichiosis, ringworm, and rabies, among others.
Fortunately, catching an illness from your dog isn’t something you really have to worry about. Thanks to modern vaccination protocol and hygiene practices, it’s very unlikely you’ll catch something from your dog. Wash your hands, don’t touch Fido’s fecal matter directly, and keep your home clean. This will all but ensure you’re at a very low risk for getting an illness from your canine friend. Immunocompromised individuals, the elderly, young children, and pregnant women are the highest-risk individuals.
To learn more about zoonotic diseases, contact your animal hospital Folsom, CA.
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