And this is why I can't go into SA general med...

[allygator13]

Most definitely. Any acute renal failure without obvious toxic insult and liver dogs get dealt with precautions, both for owners and staff interacting with the dog.

I absolutely think it's our responsibility to make sure zoonotic risks are explained IF an animal has something on the differential list that is zoonotic. But during routine wellness appointments, I don't go around pointing out every possible zoonosis. Only the ones that are pertinent like pregger ladies with cats or something. (Partly because I don't want issue with her baby, but also because I don't want her to hear it first from her MD who tells her to get rid of her cat or something ridiculous along those lines).

Wait, what about pregnant ladies and cats?? I ask because my best friend is pregnant and has four cats haha

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[dyachei]

Wait, what about pregnant ladies and cats?? I ask because my best friend is pregnant and has four cats haha

She shouldn't be handling their litter unless she cleans it daily

 

[lhmhtd]

Toxoplasmosis.
But I thought if you've been around cats for a while before you're pregnant, it isn't as big a deal?

 

[dyachei]

Toxoplasmosis.
But I thought if you've been around cats for a while before you're pregnant, it isn't as big a deal?

If you've never been infected by those cats it could be.

Unclean produce is a bigger risk