You may well be aware that doctors in Florida have warned the public to steer clear of armadillos to avoid the possibility of being infected with leprosy. There has been a rise in human cases of Hansen’s disease (the alternative … Continue reading →
This is a comprehensive article on zoonotic diseases and how to reduce infection. It is based upon a study by three scientists which has been published on the Internet but to see it you need to pay. The study is … Continue reading →
Mango is a tabby cat living in a large supermarket in England. Is this okay from a human health standpoint? Mango is in the newspapers today. He is a large tabby cat who, despite having a home nearby prefers to … Continue reading →
No, you can’t catch a cold from your cat and neither can your cat catch your cold. The reason is because the viruses that cause cat colds (flu) and human colds are “animal specific”. Each species of relevant cold-causing viruses … Continue reading →
We should be aware that dogs could also cause cat scratch fever in humans. It sounds rather strange but it is true and I hope that this information takes some of the automatic blame away from the cat. You would … Continue reading →
We know that ringworm is a zoonotic disease. When we discuss zoonotic diseases we almost invariably refer to the transmission of a disease from animals to us. In other words, we are referring to the transmission of a disease between … Continue reading →
Ebola panic is gripping America. There is a need for calm especially in relation to our pets (from my perspective). At the date of this post there is no evidence that cats can get Ebola. People should be relaxed about … Continue reading →
Conclusion: It appears that a person could get ebola from her cat or dog but please read on.. Is ebola a zoonotic disease? If it is, it may have a serious impact on the welfare of domestic cats anywhere. I … Continue reading →
Can cats pass worms to humans? Yes, is the answer but unusually. Roundworms The name for roundworms is ‘ascarids’. Ascarids can cause a disease in humans. It is called visceral larva migrans. It is one of the top zoonotic diseases. … Continue reading →
The answer to the question in the title is “yes, but the chances are extremely slight”. The reason why there is a almost infinitesimal risk of getting toxoplasmosis from your cat if you kiss him is because a cat cleans … Continue reading →
