What You Can (and Can’t) Catch From Your Pets | PetSmart Veterinary Services

Did you know that some infections can be shared between pets and people? In this video, our PetSmart veterinary expert Dr. Greg explains what zoonotic diseases are, which ones are most common, and how to keep both you and your pets safe through good hygiene and regular veterinary care. You’ll learn about illnesses like ringworm, roundworms, hookworms, rabies, and tick-borne diseases, plus the simple steps that every pet parent can take to prevent them, like year-round parasite prevention, safe feeding practices, and routine vet visits. Living with pets is safe and healthy as long as we stay proactive. Timestamps 0:15 What causes zoonotic diseases (bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi) 0:37 Common examples: ringworm, worms, toxoplasmosis, salmonella, rabies 1:07 How to protect your family and pets ✔️ What zoonotic diseases are and how they spread ✔️ Common examples that affect dogs, cats, and people ✔️ Simple prevention steps to protect your family Subscribe for more expert pet care, grooming, and wellness tips from PetSmart. Find a PetSmart Veterinary Service near you: https://www.petsmart.com/pet-services/petsmart-veterinary-care.html