Unfortunately, it often happens that your favorite furry, whiskered little creature becomes a carrier of dangerous infections and diseases.
Cats can also carry diseases that are deadly to humans, such as leptospirosis and rabies.
In order to avoid such severe consequences for themselves, experts recommend vaccinating animals every year.
It is also strongly recommended not to allow them to wander and come into contact with their street relatives.
Worms
There is a possibility, although to a lesser extent, of catching worms from a cat.
This is especially relevant after the summer cottage season or for those living in rural areas.
To prevent this from happening, it is advisable to give the animal anthelmintics for roundworms and simple worms once every 3-6 months.
Toxoplasma
A cat can “reward” you with toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease that is especially dangerous for pregnant women.
It is equally dangerous for people with immunodeficiency.
Experts say that cats are the final hosts of this parasite, which multiplies in their bodies.
Intermediate hosts can be people, birds, livestock, rodents.
Infection usually occurs through contact with soil, unwashed fruits and vegetables, undercooked meat, eggs, as well as through saliva and blood.
Lichen
Kittens are often carriers of ringworm.
Cat scratch fever is caused by bacteria. The scratch site first becomes inflamed.
Then the infection gets into the lymph nodes, and the person’s temperature rises.
In this case, as a preventive measure, it is recommended that cats trim their claws or put caps on them.
And scratches and bites must be treated with an antiseptic.
In addition to all of the above, a person may also develop an allergy to the saliva and epidermis of furry cats.
