MEDFORD VETERINARY CLINIC
Small Animal Newsletter
Medford office 715-748-2341
Colby Office 715-223-2858
898 S. Gibson Street
Medford, WI 54451
www.medfordvet.com
Zoonotic Diseases
A zoonotic disease is a disease that can be passed
between animals and humans. Zoonotic diseases can
be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi.
These diseases are very common. Scientists estimate
that more than 6 out of every 10 infectious diseases in
humans are spread from animals.
Many people interact with animals in their daily lives.
We raise animals for food and keep them in our homes
as pets. We might come into close contact with animals
at a county fair or petting zoo or encounter wildlife
when we clear wooded land for new construction.
Tips for keeping you and your
family safe & healthy:
Wash your hands after touching your pet
Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and
water right after touching a pet, their housing, or
anything that comes in contact with them or the areas
where they live.
Keep your pet healthy
Keep up with your pet’s vaccines, deworming,
and flea and tick control. Regular veterinary visits are
essential to good pet health.
Practice good hygiene around your pet
Make sure to remove dog/cat feces from your
yard or public areas to prevent the spread of
roundworms and hookworms. Cover sand boxes so
cats don’t use them as a litter box.
Prevent Rabies
Rabies can kill your dog or cat and can even kill
you, if not treated.
Keep Wildlife Wild
Refrain from touching wild animals and their
habitats, as many carry germs, viruses, and parasites.
May 2014
1010 North Division Street
Colby, WI 54421
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Enjoy your pet!
There are many health benefits from owning a
pet – to help manage loneliness and depression;
increase your opportunities to exercise, participate in
outdoor activities and socialize. Therefore, walking or
playing with pets can decrease your blood pressure,
cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Remember,
healthy pets = healthy people!
Ocular Larva Migrans – caused by parasites in
dogs and cats