Happy Cats, Healthy Homes: Common Zoonotic Diseases of Cats and Precautions

Although most feline infectious diseases only affect cats, some of these diseases can be transmitted from cats to people. Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to people are called zoonotic diseases. Here we list the most common zoonotic diseases that may be carried by cats and simple precautions that pet owners need to take to reduce risk of contracting these diseases. Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can spread from animals to humans. The most common zoonotic diseases associated with cats are categorized into bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral types. However below we list some common points about important zoonotic diseases of cats and their precautionary measures that pet owners need to know for avoiding any risk.

Subject area

Animal Science

Language

English

Keywords

Cat, Disease, Human, Prevention, Zoonosis

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   Dr. Mohd. Iqbal YatooCorresponding