Since the middle of the 20th century, pets are more frequently considered as "family members" within households. However, cats and dogs still can be a source of human infection by various zoonotic pathogens. Among emerging or re-emerging zoonoses, viral diseases, such as rabies (mainly from dog pet ...

This chapter covers the types of zoonoses that small animal emergency and critical care personnel may encounter in practice. Methods of transmission, prevention measures and resultant legal and public health issues are discussed.

This issue focuses on zoonoses and highlights efforts directed at identifying disease reservoirs and finding better ways to understand, evaluate, prevent and control disease transmission. It emphasizes the need for promotion of healthy ecosystems, safeguarding of economic livelihoods and respect...