What diseases of dogs are dangerous for humans?
Many of us keep pets, but evendo not realize that the disease in dogs is no different from human ailments. For example, sarcoma, the development of a breast tumor in four-legged pets are found with the same frequency as in humans. But these problems are dangerous only for the dog. But infections of parasitic origin may well be transmitted to the owner of the animal. We will tell you about what diseases should be avoided and what measures to take in this article.
The most dangerous diseases of dogs
Most often a person can be transferred todiseases: brucellosis, tularemia, psittacosis, leptospirosis, trichinosis, rabies, tuberculosis, leptospirosis and ringworm. And it is precisely rabies, toxoplasmosis and helminthiasis that are the most dangerous canine ailments. Let's consider them in more detail:
Rabies is a common infectious disease.a disease that is transmitted from an animal to a person by ingestion of saliva into the blood or mucous membrane. It causes encephalitis (inflammation) of the brain, both in dogs and in humans. The incubation period can be from 20 to 90 days, in rare cases this indicator reached 6 months. However, in most cases, if symptoms are ignored and there is no medical intervention, a fatal outcome occurs. There is only one way to prevent dangerous consequences - timely vaccination. The vaccine should be done immediately after the contact of the infected animal and the person has occurred.
Echinococcosis is no less dangerous transmissibledisease of dogs, which is caused by the virus of echinococcus. This infection spreads with the animal's feces and falls on its fur, so that the dog becomes a spreader of the disease. For a person, echinococcus is dangerous because it leads to the development of parasitic cysts in internal organs (heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, brain). As a result, heavy intoxication of the body occurs and often a lethal outcome occurs.
Toxoplasmosis is another contagious disease,which is most dangerous for pregnant women. The ingestion of this bacterium threatens to disrupt the development of the fetus. And the main danger lies in the fact that the external signs of a disease are similar to the usual infectious disease, due to which a person does not even know the reasons for his condition.
Preventive measures
Undoubtedly, it is always better to maintain health,rather than being treated for serious diseases. Therefore, we will consider the main preventive measures that will help you prevent infection in the body. So, to exclude the risk of infection, you should follow these rules:
Observe hygiene measures when caring for your dog: wash your hands thoroughly after contact with the animal or cleaning the toilet.
Immediately after purchasing the puppy, take tests for the viruses of chlamydia, helminths, toxoplasmosis.
Take care that the pet does not hunt small rodents, because they are a natural source of dangerous infections and carriers of many diseases.
Regularly give the animal anthelmintic drugs.
Feed your pets with quality and fresh products.
Do not hesitate to contact the veterinarian if the dog is not feeling well.
Do not self-medicate the animal.
Thus, we examined the mainInfectious diseases of dogs that can pose a threat to human health and life. Remember that the basic rules of hygiene and caution in dealing with street animals will help you avoid health problems and save your life.
