Give Your Pet the Aspca Pet Health Insurance Available
Posted by Dr. Robert Sleeter at Apr 8th, 2009 in Dogs
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Serious consequences can develop when the family pet unwittingly transfers an illness to its human family members. If reasonable precautions are taken, there is no need to fear. The best thing you can do is know what kind of diseases can be transmitted and how to prevent it from happening.
Some areas of the world are widely affected by rabies. It is best to vaccinate your pet against rabies in these areas.
Toxascaris is a disease caused by a parasitic roundworm and is commonly found in dogs and cats. It has received more attention lately, because an American child was recently blinded by the disease. Pets who live in cities seem to be infected most often, but the condition is most prevalent puppies. Tapeworms, or hydatid disease, can also be passed from pet to owner. Skin diseases like ringworms can also be transmitted through contact or mites.
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