In recent years there has been growing awareness of the risks associated with direct exposure to animals that have been diagnosed with cancer. Despite this growing concern, many people continue to allow their pets to go outside unattended. There are a number of reasons for this. One is that humans are not aware of the risks involved with potentially contaminated animals and assume that your dogs or cats will not get cancer.
There is also a belief that dogs or cats will not get infected if they are well trained and keep themselves clean. But just like humans, animals can get sick with the virus. Some pathogens cause only mild symptoms such as fever or diarrhea, but there are a number of diseases that have very serious consequences such as leukemia and cancer. In fact, if a dog or cat in your household shows signs of illness, such as a fever, it is best to isolate them until you are better.
The most common reason dogs and cats get sick is because of the stress associated with living with another animal. Basically, the owner has no control over the other animal and therefore becomes the victim of attack from the other animal. Horwitz states that if animals fight and try to harm each other, it can lead to serious injury and disease. Dogs and cats alike have similar immune systems and can quickly develop disease exposure when exposed to bacteria and viruses. If your dog or cat has any type of illness, contact your local veterinary clinic or veterinarian right away. They take your pet to the veterinarian for an exam and determine what exactly is wrong with your pet.
Another potential problem with humans and pets that is described in the book is mans' tendency to force your will on animals. Some pet owners adopt a training method that involves hitting or shaking your dog or cat make you obey you. This technique is problematic because it teaches animals to be afraid of people who obey you. Instead of introducing this "make you obey" method, which can be harmful, these animal rights activists recommend encouraging pet owners to spend more time with the animals. More time helps the animals cope with stress better.
There is also a belief that dogs or cats will not get infected if they are well trained and keep themselves clean. But just like humans, animals can get sick with the virus. Some pathogens cause only mild symptoms such as fever or diarrhea, but there are a number of diseases that have very serious consequences such as leukemia and cancer. In fact, if a dog or cat in your household shows signs of illness, such as a fever, it is best to isolate them until you are better.
The most common reason dogs and cats get sick is because of the stress associated with living with another animal. Basically, the owner has no control over the other animal and therefore becomes the victim of attack from the other animal. Horwitz states that if animals fight and try to harm each other, it can lead to serious injury and disease. Dogs and cats alike have similar immune systems and can quickly develop disease exposure when exposed to bacteria and viruses. If your dog or cat has any type of illness, contact your local veterinary clinic or veterinarian right away. They take your pet to the veterinarian for an exam and determine what exactly is wrong with your pet.
Another potential problem with humans and pets that is described in the book is mans' tendency to force your will on animals. Some pet owners adopt a training method that involves hitting or shaking your dog or cat make you obey you. This technique is problematic because it teaches animals to be afraid of people who obey you. Instead of introducing this "make you obey" method, which can be harmful, these animal rights activists recommend encouraging pet owners to spend more time with the animals. More time helps the animals cope with stress better.
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