Keeping pets and people healthy:
Most people have some kind of pet at home that they had since they were little. With it being a dog or cat, there is usually always some type of animal in your home. I am one of those people who did and does have a pet. I actually have 2 dogs and both of them are golden doodles. My family was originally not going to get a pet because we all are allergic to fur. My mom found this type of breed online and did research on it. My mom found that the purpose of the cross breed of golden retriever and poodle was to attempt to develop guide dogs suitable for visually impaired individuals with allergies. Once my mom found that, she decided to check one out and bring me along. I did not have any allergic reactions and later found out that they have a non shedding coat. Knowing that, we got 2 of them.
Your pet is not just a pet, they are a family member. They provide amusement and companionship. Dogs for example provide you with exercise indoor and outdoor for both the pet and for you as well. According to this article, pets can decrease our blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. With that being said, pets make people healthy.
The main point of this article was to inform us about how diseases can be transmitted to humans. Getting regular vaccinations and veterinarian care can help keep your pet healthy and keep it from transmitting infections to humans. One disease in particular that caught my eye was salmonella and this disease can be transmitted to people through pets, particularly reptiles, baby chicks, and ducklings. Knowing that diseases can be spread through pets to humans is very important because most people have pets and not getting them vaccinated can lead to unhealthy pets and humans.
All in all, getting vaccinations is very important to your health and your pets health. Healthy pets calls for healthy people.
Reference: Bren, L. (2004). Keeping Pets (and People) Healthy. FDA Consumer, 38(1), 30-35.
