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Are there diseases that my cats and dogs can transfer to each other?

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We have both cats and dogs in our family. I know that ticks and fleas can be spread from one to the other. Are there any disease that we have to worry about going from cats to dogs or visa versa?
asked Jun 11, 2013 in Dog Health by mamairis (6,910 points)

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Yes, dogs and cats can share fleas and ticks, other intestinal parasites such as worms and ringworm. If the dog or cat is rabid and a bite ensues, they can give rabies to each other. Any other diseases are species specific and are not transferred between cats and dogs.
answered Jun 13, 2013 by (36,420 points)

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