Is it harmful to keep a cat at home?

Thank you for your question. In order to solve this problem, I want to talk about the possible effects of owning a cat.

With the improvement of people's daily living standards, many people begin to pay attention to keeping some pets to accompany them, but we sometimes worry, what should I do if my pet infects me with germs?

Sometimes we occasionally see a cat vomit or have a runny nose, and we will think: Will my cat make me catch a cold? Should I be quarantined? The answer is yes. In fact, you can get many diseases from cats, which are widely called human and animal diseases. The term "human and animal diseases" is used to describe any disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. The most famous and terrible example of human and animal diseases is rabies. Other common diseases of cats include toxoplasmosis, tinea felis, salmonella, campylobacter infection, Giardia, cryptosporidium infection, ascaris, hookworm and cat scratch disease.

Then the question is coming! Is my cat really that dangerous?

Although you may be infected with the so-called zoonosis that bothers you, it is really unlikely. Having said that, if your immune system is destroyed by previous diseases or medical conditions, the chances of people and animals getting sick will indeed increase. Examples include: people infected with HIV or AIDS, pregnant women, patients receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy, the elderly, people with chronic diseases or congenital immune system defects, and people receiving organ or bone marrow transplantation.

Should I abandon my cat in such an environment?

But you need to be extra careful with your pet:

Remember, your veterinarian will give you the most accurate information about animal infectious diseases.

Keep the kitten indoors all the time! This is the best way to prevent cats from being infected with animal infectious diseases.

Follow the veterinary advice on vaccination, parasite detection, treatment and prevention.

As many diseases listed above are spread by contact with cat excrement, various measures can be taken to ensure your health, most of which involve simple hygiene knowledge. Therefore, in general, direct contact with cat droppings should be avoided. Here are some suggestions to ensure your own safety:

Keep the trash can away from the kitchen or other places where food is stored.

Please ask someone at home who is not at risk of zoonotic diseases to be responsible for cleaning the garbage bins. In addition, please clean the dustbin every day. For example, a biological infection that causes toxoplasmosis takes 24 hours.

Use a disposable dustbin pad and replace the pad every time you clean the dustbin.

Don't spill cat litter on the ground. If you do this, you may face the risk of inhaling infectious diseases. Slowly dump the garbage into the dustbin.

It is ideal to clean the dustbin at least twice a month. Soak the dustbin in hot water for a few minutes. This will kill toxoplasmosis and other organisms.

Always wear disposable gloves when cleaning the dustbin and throw them away after each cleaning.

In addition, it is also very important to regularly monitor cats for any signs of illness and wash hands after contact with cats. Remember: if you are worried that your pet may be infected with human and animal diseases, the best source of information is the veterinarian.

Ok, that's all for today's sharing. I hope my answer can help you, thank you ~