Zoonoses in companion animals Flashcards
What are the implications of zoonotic diseases on the veterinary profession
risk of becoming affected by a zoonosis is high
clients are unaware of the risks
financial benefits (correctly advertising and informing)
legal ramifications if client gets affected and was ‘never told’
Why are human EID relevant to animals?
over 75% are zoonotic
What is the relevance of bordatella bronchiseptica on humans?
Live vaccine given intranasal => aerosol => potential zoonosis
What are some zoonotic pathogens that are spread from wildlife?
Fox => echinococcus granulosus
Badger => mycobacterium bovis
Bat => lyssavirus
rodents => borellia burgdorferi
Lyme disease
What are some common zoonotic diseases that are transmitted by companion animals
Salmonellosis - food-borne infections
Psittacosis - birds
Encephalitozoon caniculi - rabbits
Dermatophytosis (ringworm) - cats
Cowpox virus - cats
Leptospirosis - contact with urine of affected animals
What are some zoonotic diseases not present in UK
Echinococcus multilocularis
Echinococcus granulosus
Brucella canis
How can scratches/bites be prevented?
appropriate handling
understanding behaviour
feline friendly practice
What pathogens are associated with scratch, bite, exudate?
bartonellosis
capnocytopagiosis
pasturellosis
dermatophytosis
tularaemia
rabies
plague (yersinia pesits)
What are the requirements for transporting a pet to an EU country or NI?
microchip
valid rabies vaccine
animal health certificate
tapeworm treatment
What is needed to transport a pet to a non-EU country?
export health certificate (EHC) by an OV
export application form (EXA) if in England, Scotland or Wales
