Pets and family health
Illnesses that can pass between pets and people, and how to stay safe.
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Rabies in Dogs and Cats: What Every Owner Should Know
Rabies is deadly but preventable. Learn how it spreads, what to do right away if an animal bites you, why vaccinating your pet matters, and why it's needed for pet travel.
Ringworm in Cats and Dogs: How It Spreads and Can People Catch It?
Ringworm is a common, treatable fungal skin infection in cats and dogs that can pass to people. Learn how it spreads, who is at risk and when to see a vet.
Toxoplasmosis: Can I Keep My Cat During Pregnancy?
Expecting a baby and have a cat? Learn how toxoplasmosis really spreads, why you very likely don't need to give up your cat, and the simple hygiene steps that help.
Psittacosis (Parrot Fever) in Cockatiels: Can Your Bird Make You Sick?
Can you catch parrot fever from a cockatiel? Learn how psittacosis spreads from birds to people, the signs in birds, and simple hygiene steps that help.