Salmonellosis, herpes, rabies: whether to kiss pets

The fashion for exotic pets has swept Instagram and increased demand in pet stores. But along with photos and hashtags, various types of ailments come into use.

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Earlier this year, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded an outbreak of Salmonella disease, the source of which was recognized by domestic hedgehogs, writes Air force.

A strain of salmonella was found in 11 Americans within one week. All of them turned out to be owners of prickly pets and lived in different states, which excludes the possibility of collective infection from one outgoing animal.

10 people admitted that they kissed their pets before seeking medical assistance. American veterinarians urge the blackberry to stop showing excessive senses, wash their hands more often and closely monitor the wards' hygiene.

Salmonella is not the only disease that can be picked up from these glorious little animals.

In recent years, hedgehog breeders are increasingly turning to doctors with symptoms of herpes. It turned out that hedgehogs, along with rabbits, may be carriers of the herpes virus of the first type and share it with people at the first available opportunity.

Rђ RІRѕS, МК clarifies that hedgehogs are also one of the most active carriers of rabies. Dog owners are strongly advised not to allow their pets to interact with wild hedgehogs. All possible parasites nest on hedgehogs in abundance - ticks, fleas, worms. But the worst thing is that hedgehogs are carriers of rabies. That is why it is also not recommended to pet them or pick them up. A hedgehog's teeth are thin and sharp; it won't bite too hard, but it can even infect someone.

Grapes

Mini-Pig became, perhaps, the main sensation of social networks in the past year. Naughty pigs play like puppies, are learnable, affectionate and easy to handle.

On Instagram, dozens of piggy influencers with hundreds of thousands of followers continue to collect likes, including the rosy-cheeked Nutmeg, the pet of Hollywood star Tori Spelling. Many veterinarians even recommend getting mini pigs for people with allergies. Pig fur is hypoallergenic and does not shed.

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But this does not mean that the owners of “piglets” can sleep peacefully in an embrace with their pets. Campylobacteriosis is a word that every pig breeder needs to memorize. This disease occurs in 15-20 percent of individuals and is transmitted through biological excretions of animals.

The infection causes severe diarrhea that can last for several days. Campylobacteriosis is rarely fatal, but it is especially dangerous for older people and young children. And Instagram stars love to photograph babies with their mini-pigs.

Raccoons

For leprosy raccoon Pumpkin vigilantly watching 1,4 million subscribers.

This beast literally fell on the head of its mistress, falling from a palm tree on the island of Nassau in the Bahamas. He quickly became friends with her two dogs and became a full member of the family. Since then, the Pumpkin has inspired hundreds of people around the world to pet other raccoons.

But it is extremely difficult to deceive evolution, even with the help of the Internet. Raccoons are extremely reluctant to train, especially with regard to the habit of going to the toilet. Insidious pools not only harm furniture and Feng Shui, but also are fraught with numerous diseases.

One of the most dangerous is called leptospirosis. Urine raccoons are teeming with these bacteria. Considering the fact that the product of the vital activity of the beast may turn out to be on the table, it can also be eaten with inaccurate cooking or inattentive cleaning.

Microorganisms readily travel through the human body and cause symptoms similar to the illness of the flu, including muscle pain, high fever and, in some cases, severe damage to the liver and kidneys.

Parrots

The example of rock legend Iggy Pop shows that a parrot can very well become a devoted and caring friend to a person. Biggie accompanies the musician on tour, watches Netflix series with him and falls asleep on the couch after a hearty dinner.

Instagram is silent about whether there were dark days in the relationship between the rocker and the bird.

But the statistics from veterinarians are disappointing - almost 40% of parrots are carriers of psittacosis bacteria. Unfortunately for people, this infection can be contracted through touching the beak or contact with other elements of bird life.

Bacteria irritate mucous membranes, cause intoxication and damage to internal organs. Often one bird can infect an entire family with ornithosis. In the history there were cases with fatal outcome.

The advice of veterinarians is simple - carefully monitor the hygiene of the birds, clean the cage using rubber gloves and maintain a distance when communicating with animals. Even if you or your parrot are overcome by bouts of tenderness.

Cats and dogs

Human companions over the millennia of living together have managed to fully adapt to our habits, lifestyle and biological features.

Veterinarians note that bacteria in the saliva of cats and dogs are harmless to humans, with the caveat that some owners may keep their pets in conditions that are far from sterile.

But wild cats and dogs often suffer from rabies.

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Pets growing in “greenhouse conditions” can give their owners scabies or toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis pathogens are especially dangerous for pregnant women and can enter the baby’s bloodstream. However, such incidents occur extremely rarely.

On the other hand, research by scientists at the University of Chicago showed that young children who grew up with cats and dogs are generally less susceptible to allergies and infectious diseases.

In another study, experts suggested that individual bacteria contained in dogs' saliva can promote healthy digestion.

So it can be assumed that in 40 000 years of domestication, dogs and cats have become not only our best friends, but also keen therapists.

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