你的寵物能讓你生病嗎?
So you've caught a cold and you're worried about spreading the illness to your pet. Stress less because you can't actually pass on your cold BUT that doesn't mean that your pet can't pass on any infections to you.
Certain illnesses can be spread from pet to pet owner but don't get out your hazmat gear just yet, as not all are transferable and some are more common than others.
There are many ways illnesses can be transmitted, depending on what the ailment is. Roundworm can be caught from infected dogs or cats by touching faeces found in soil, and is caught due to improper handwashing after contact. 這對孕婦來說尤為重要,因為他們可能會感染可導致出生缺陷的弓形體病。這通常是通過處理感染動物的貓咪垃圾以及處理生肉而不洗手來抓住的。作為一般的經驗法則,孕婦應避免清潔貓咪垃圾,並應請家人接管這項任務。
So how do you avoid getting any other ailments from your pets? Make sure your pet is in good health. Regularly take your pet for check-ups and ensure they are wormed. Take extra precautions such as avoiding kisses on the lips as we're all well aware where those lips have been before. If your pet has any skin conditions, treat them as soon as possible and try to avoid touching and petting them, if you do happen to touch them. Importantly, maintain the utmost amount of hygeine by washing hands frequently with anti-bacterial hand wash.