Although it's hard to believe, there are some uncommon although very unpleasant illnesses you can catch from dogs and cats in the UK. Campylobacteriosis. . Salmonellosis. . Pasteurellosis. . Capnocytophaga canimorsus. . Leptospirosis (or Weil's disease) . Giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis. . Toxoplasmosis. . Toxocariasis.
What diseases can humans get from pet dogs?
Selected diseases associated with dogsCampylobacteriosis.Tapeworm (Dipylidium canis)Hookworm.Rabies.Roundworm (Toxocara)Brucellosis.Capnocytophaga.Cryptosporidiosis.
Which disease is caused by dog and cat?
DiseaseRoute of infectionCat-scratch diseaseScratch or bitePsittacosisInhalation of bird droppings or nasal secretionsBrucellosisContact with infected dogsLeptospirosisContact with urine or secretions (usually dog)
Can humans get diseases from cats?
Although cats are great companions, cat owners should be aware that sometimes cats can carry harmful germs that can cause a variety of illnesses in people, ranging from minor skin infections to serious illnesses.
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