This brochure will review some of the common health concerns that arise for people who have cats as companion animals. Zoonoses - No, its not what you find on the faces of elephants. Until recently, zoonotic diseases touched few lives in this country.
Current evidence supports the fact that pets pose a minimal risk.
The recommendations in this brochure will help you reduce your risk of contracting a disease from a cat. If you are at an increased risk, you should review these recommendations with your physician and your veterinarian. The benefits of animal companionship outweigh the risks. CSD is not the same as a cat scratch. Most cat scratches do not develop into CSD or Bacillary Angiomatosis.