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Pet Safety/Zoonotic Diseases

Pet Safety/Zoonotic Diseases. Definitions. Zoonotic Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans Ex: Rabies Parasite Organisms that live on or in a host, which the parasite gets its food from Host An organism that the parasite lives on or in for part of it’s life cycle.

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Pet Safety/Zoonotic Diseases

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  1. Pet Safety/Zoonotic Diseases

  2. Definitions • Zoonotic • Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans • Ex: Rabies • Parasite • Organisms that live on or in a host, which the parasite gets its food from • Host • An organism that the parasite lives on or in for part of it’s life cycle

  3. Zoonoses

  4. Rabies

  5. Psittacosis (“Sit-a-co-sis”)

  6. Cat-Scratch Fever

  7. Salmonella

  8. Streptococcal

  9. Toxoplasmosis

  10. Safety Statistics • Children age 5-9 are the primary victims of animal bites • Too young to know safety, but old enough to not be afraid • More psychologically damaging than surgically • Less than 5% of dog bites become infected • About 50% of cat bites become infected • More difficult to clean out the wound

  11. Safety Statistics • All animal bites and scratches should be washed immediately • If you are in frequent contact with animals you should receive a tetanus shot every 5 years

  12. Skin Disease Caused By Fungus ……

  13. Ringworm

  14. Parasites

  15. Heartworm

  16. Roundworm

  17. Hookworm

  18. Flea

  19. Deer Tick

  20. Lyme Disease

  21. Tapeworms – Intermediate Host

  22. Echinococcusmiltilocularis Life Cycle

  23. Discussion Questions • What is the difference between a zoonose and a parasite? • What is a host? Intermediate host? • How should a tick be removed? • Why are children more at risk? • Why shouldn’t pregnant women change litter? • Explain a zoonose to a friend. • Explain a parasite to a friend.

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