Zoonotic Diseases, My Pet And Me

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    Fleas are a health risk to my family.

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Common questions and facts about parasites you can catch from your pet.

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  • 2. 

    Ticks can spread many diseases.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Ticks can transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichiosis, Tularemia, and Tick Paralysis. It's important for the health of your pet, as well as the safety of your family, to include ticks in your pets year-round parasite control program.

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  • 3. 

    A zoonotic disease is one that I can catch from my pet.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Zoonoses, or zoonotic diseases, are those diseases that can be transmitted directly or indirectly from animals to humans. For example, some worms can be transmitted in the environment.

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  • 4. 

    I can't prevent my pet from giving me a disease.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Preventing the parasites that cause disease is a huge step. Vaccinate your pet and always wash your hands to prevent disease.

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  • 5. 

    The best thing my family can do to stop the spread of disease is wash our hands.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    1.Wash your hands well after contact with an animal.
    2.Do not allow children to put dirt in their mouths.
    3.Pick up dog and cat waste from your yard daily, especially in areas where both children and animals play.
    4.Cover home sandboxes to protect them from fecal contamination.
    5.Have your pet tested regularly (at least once a year) for parasites by a veterinarian and administer year-round preventive medications to control zoonotic parasites.

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  • 6. 

    My pets and I are exposed to diseases from

    • Ticks

    • Fleas

    • Mosquitos

    • Intestinal parasites

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "all of the above" because ticks, fleas, mosquitos, and intestinal parasites are common carriers of diseases that can affect both humans and pets. These parasites can transmit various illnesses such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, West Nile virus, and intestinal worms. Therefore, it is important to take preventive measures and regularly check and treat both pets and humans to minimize the risk of contracting these diseases.

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  • 7. 

    Anually ______ people are infected with round worms.

    • 100

    • 1,000

    • 10,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 10,000
    Explanation
    750 of those people experience all or partial vision loss due to the infection.

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  • 8. 

    If my pet has worms, one worm can produce more than ______ eggs per day.

    • 100

    • 1,000

    • 100,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 100,000
    Explanation
    If a pet has worms, it is possible for one worm to produce more than 100,000 eggs per day. This high number of eggs is due to the reproductive capabilities of worms, which can rapidly multiply and infest the pet's body. The large number of eggs highlights the importance of regular deworming and proper pet hygiene to prevent the spread and reinfestation of worms.

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  • 9. 

    Puppies should be wormed at _____ weeks of age.

    • 2

    • 4

    • 6

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    The CAPC recommends worming your puppy at 2 weeks of age, and periodically thereafter. It is recommended to check your adult pets yearly for parasites.

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  • 10. 

    Globally ________ people die from Rabies every year.

    • 10,000

    • 40,000

    • 60,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 40,000
    Explanation
    Granted, in the United States, due to vaccination of pets and medical advances, very few people die of the disease, it is still a threat from wildlife. If you are ever bitten see your doctor immediately.

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