Queen of My Heart
People have become very germ-phobic especially since the flu pandemic scare of late. The best advice is nothing new, wash your hands! Although cats can carry diseases and pass them to people, you are not likely to get sick from touching or owning a cat. By following simple health tips, you can be even safe-against cat-related diseases.
Some cat-related diseases that make people sick are common, such as cat scratch disease (or cat scratch fever), and others such as plague (play-g), are rare. Toxoplasmosis (TOX-o-plaz-MO-sis) is a disease that can come from cats, but people are more likely to get it from eating raw meat or from gardening. Cats can also carry rabies, a deadly viral disease.
Some people are more likely than others to get diseases from cats. A person’s age and health status may affect his or her immune system, increasing the chances of getting sick. People who are more likely to get diseases from cats include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS, and people being treated for cancer. Special advice is available for people who are at greater risk than others of getting diseases from animals so don’t let that deter you.
To protect yourself from cat-related diseases,
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and running water after touching cat feces (stool)
- Avoid cat scratches and bites
- If you are scratched or bitten by a cat, wash the area with soap and running water right away
- Vaccinate your cat against rabies.
Follow these very simple suggestions and you’ll be able to enjoy the company of cats:
Cats can decrease your:
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol levels
- Triglyceride levels
Cats can increase your:
- Feelings of peacefulness
- Opportunities for showing love
- Opportunities for playfulness
- Greatly help reduce the stresses of modern living
Your Best Friend Is Counting On You!
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