Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Zoonotic disease risks from exotic pets - what to know
By Johnson-Delaney, Cathy A·Published in The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice·2005·Exotic Pet and Bird Clinic, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Safety issues in the exotic pet practice.
Plain-English summary
Veterinarians who usually care for dogs and cats are familiar with the diseases that can be passed from these pets to people. However, there are also risks from nontraditional pets, like reptiles or birds, that can spread diseases. This article discusses the potential health risks these exotic pets pose to veterinarians, their staff, and pet owners. It can also help veterinary practices train their teams on how to handle these unique animals safely. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of being aware of these risks when caring for exotic pets.
Abstract
Small animal practitioners are well versed in the potential zoonoses from dogs and cats. Although these account for the vast majority of documented cases of zoonotic disease in humans, there are documented as well as potential zoonotic diseases that the nontraditional companion animal is capable of transmitting. This article is a compilation of potential disease risks to veterinarians, staff, and owners of nontraditional companion animals. In addition, the article may serve as a training tool for veterinary practices.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16129358/