Other possible job hazards include exposure to corrosive chemicals and cleaning agents, exposure to feral and vicious animals, to animals with an unknown health history and therefore, exposure to
zoonotic diseases through the use of hypodermic needles, animal bites and scratches, airborne transmission, and physical contact.
Not exact matches
To this end, the PIJAC
Zoonotic committee has partnered with government agencies so that PIJAC can notify the pet industry
through targeted health alerts in the unlikely event of a
disease outbreak so it can be addressed quickly.
Called
zoonotic diseases, they can be serious and debilitating, but this risk is successfully addressed
through a diligent approach to proper pet wellness care and parasite prevention.
It is a
zoonotic disease which means it can be transmitted to people
through the same urine.
The
zoonotic disease called toxoplasmosis is spread primarily
through contact with the ground outside or the more common contact with undercooked meat but this
disease can also infect humans
through feces and the litter box — NOT the cat itself.
Beyond caring for sick and injured pets and helping pets live long and healthy lives
through preventative care, vets are instrumental in prevention, treatment and control of
zoonotic diseases.
The college also plays an important role in the health of the community by assuring food safety, conducting biomedical research, preventing
zoonotic diseases, and enhancing our physical and psychological well - being
through the care of companion animals and the protection of Minnesota's wildlife natural resources.
Bartonellosis is one of the most common
zoonotic diseases that cats spread to humans and it's not exclusive to outdoor cats but also indoor cats
through contact with infected fleas or ticks.