Top 20 Mistakes No 2

Top 20 Risky Mistakes,  Dog Walk,  professional dog training, Obedience training, Ringworm, Deworming Pets,  Roundworms,  Ticks,  Rocky Mountain spotted fever,  Lyme disease,  Tick control,  flea infestation,  bubonic plague,  Spaying,  Neutering,  Overweight,  Exercise,  Body Language,  Attention,  Digging, Chewing,  Barking,  Bored cats,  Treats,  Litter Boxes,  Leaving Dogs Alone,  Depression in pets,  Reward good behaviour,  Scolding Pets,  Children with Pets,  Cats and milk,  Dog walking,  Hot asphalt,  Giving Bones to Dogs,  Table Scraps,  Drinking Water.

Big Mistake No 2:

Ignoring Ringworm

Unlike other 'worms' that your pets might get, Ringworm is a fungus that is transferable between animals and humans.  If you notice any round bald patches on your dog or cat, it might be the ringworm fungus. People can contract it when they touch an infected pet’s fur or skin, therefore it is essential to treat it. Ringworm generally causes a ring-shaped, reddish rash on their skin or bald spots when the scalp is infected. If your pet also loses hair, take them to the vet.

How to prevent zoonosis

Fortunately, with good personal hygiene and taking a few precautions, you can protect yourself from contracting zoonosis.

  1. Annual veterinary visits and appropriate vaccinations.
  2. Food safety – feed a good quality diet from a reputable source. Take care with raw meat and unpasteurized milk.
  3. Good toilet manners – do not allow pets to drink out of the toilet. Wear gloves when cleaning up pet poo and wash your hands afterwards.
  4. Keep the parasites under control –  monthly flea and tick prevention and regular worming.
  5. No “take-aways” on walkies… do not allow your pet to scavenge or to eat poo.
  6. Do not allow your pet to hunt (easier said than done with certain kitty-cats).
  7. Treat a scratch or bite immediately by washing it with soap and water and rinsing it for 10 minutes under running water. Contact your physician if it is a serious bite/scratch.
  8. Isolate sick animals and wear protection when you work with them
  9. If you often exposed to stray animals ask your physician about rabies vaccination for yourself.
  10. Control rodents.

Fortunately, most zoonotic diseases can be treated but some can be fatal (rabies). Immune-compromised individuals are more at risk of contracting zoonosis and developing more serious diseases.

 

Top 20 Risky Mistakes,  Dog Walk,  professional dog training, Obedience training, Ringworm, Deworming Pets,  Roundworms,  Ticks,  Rocky Mountain spotted fever,  Lyme disease,  Tick control,  flea infestation,  bubonic plague,  Spaying,  Neutering,  Overweight,  Exercise,  Body Language,  Attention,  Digging, Chewing,  Barking,  Bored cats,  Treats,  Litter Boxes,  Leaving Dogs Alone,  Depression in pets,  Reward good behaviour,  Scolding Pets,  Children with Pets,  Cats and milk,  Dog walking,  Hot asphalt,  Giving Bones to Dogs,  Table Scraps,  Drinking Water.

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