Small Animal Zoonoses

Question 1

What is the most common bacterial infection requiring hospitalization as a result from animal bites?

Answer 1

Pasteurella multocida

Question 2

4 big zoonotic concerns with small animals

Answer 2

• animal bite wounds
• cat scratch fever
• leptospirosis
• rabies

Question 3

Capnocytophaga canimorus

Answer 3

• CDC DF group 2
• oral cavity of dogs, cats, and ruminants
• not very virulent for most exposed
• targets endocardium and vascular endothelium

Question 4

Prevention of cat scratch fever

Answer 4

• wash hands, cuts, and wounds thoroughly
• behavioral counseling/fear free handling to avoid scratches and bites
• dont declaw…theyll just start biting
• flea prevention is key