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Zoonoses
Zoonoses are diseases which can be transmitted from animals to humans or from humans to animals (sometimes called reverse zoonoses). Most pets can transmit certain diseases to human beings. Some animal diseases which affect humans are Rabies, Ringworm, Tuberculosis and Cat Scratching Disease, Psittacosis, Leptospirosis. Salmonella is also frequently carried from animal to human. Humans […]
Protecting the Environment
Pet owners should be concerned with environmental issues such as global warming, dwindling natural resources, pollution, overpopulation, habitat destruction and disappearing wildlife. The cleaner the environment we live in, the cleaner the environment our pets live in as well. Environmentally-friendly choices begin with choosing to adopt the right pet and continue with responsible care and […]