Humans may also be exposed indirectly to such bacteria upon getting in contact with the saliva of a dog that has just eaten feces. (puppy-training-solutions.com)
It is spread through contact with the saliva of infected animals through bites or any break in the skin. (gatehousevets.com)
This is a contagious disease and generally transmitted when a cat comes into contact with saliva from an infected cat. (vippetcare.com)