Zoonotic disease or zoonoses are terms used to describe an infection or disease that can be transmitted from an animal to a human or from a human to an animal

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There is a large number of infections that can be passed between species, however, simple hygiene and common sense will drastically reduce if not eliminate the risk of zoonotic spread of disease. For more complete information, you can read the following article on our resources page in the pet health section: “Zoonotic Diseases in Dogs”