Christopher Lee, DVM, explains Toxoplasma gondii facts: why most indoor cats rarely shed, plus pregnancy-safe litter tips for cat health
|Articles|April 22, 2013
Parasites at a glance
This handout gives your clients a look at common pet parasites and the risks they pose to human health.
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Parasites can cause a variety of health problems for your clients' pets—and even death. One of the biggest concerns is the potential for them to spread disease to humans.
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This handout lists common parasites found in cats and dogs and breaks down the clinical signs, detection, and zoonotic potential of each one.
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