what diseases can you catch from dog and cat poo?

Answer 1

Dog feces can cause eye damage, cat feces can cause toxoplasmosis, NEVER HANDLE IF PREGNANT! And thats all i know!

Answer 2

There are many 'zoonoses' the name given to infections that can pass from animals to humans.

Toxoplasma is a well known condition which can affect cats and dogs. Toxoplasmosis is caused by a protozoan, a one-celled parasite. Hunting cats often contract this parasite by eating small rodents, then shed the cysts in their stool. The parasite is also found in raw meat. Most cats and people show no signs of the disease, or have only mild flu-like symptoms. Those who have a weakened immune system may develop a much more serious infection. Foetal infection, especially during the first three months of pregnancy, can result in blindness, so pregnant women must take special precautions to avoid contacting toxoplasmosis cysts.

Very rarely, humans can become infected with a cat roundworm (Toxocara cati) or the tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum). These infections are very uncommon (canine roundworm infections are more common in people), but regular worming of cats for both roundworms and tapeworms is an important part of the health care of cats.

Answer 3

Giardiasis, Hookworm and Salmonellosis are some of the diseases that dog waste can and often carry. Other less common diseases which can be spread from dog waste are Toxocariasis, Q Fever, Lung Fluke Disease, Leishmaniasis, dog tapeworm and broad tapeworm. Also bacteria such as Eboli and Rabies.

Estimates put the UK dog population between 6.5 and 7.4 million, producing 1,000 tonnes of faeces every day.

These are Zoonotic Diseases:
ZOONOSIS: (zo"o-no'sis) pl. zoono'ses - a disease of animals that may be transmitted to man under natural conditions (e.g., brucellosis, rabies).
(From Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 26th ed.)
As doctors who work with both animals and their human owners, Veterinarians are an important source of information for zoonotic diseases. When a Veterinarian sees or suspects a zoonotic disease, it is the responsibility of the Veterinarian to alert the owner of the potential for disease spread to humans. Veterinarians can NOT offer a diagnosis or treatment for human owners, but must urge the owner to contact their human physician for consultation.

The number of potential zoonotic diseases 'out there' today is impressive. We hear about Rabies, Ringworm, and Lyme disease, but many other diseases lurk:
Plague (Rodents, cats, rabbits, squirrels, related animals. A bacteria transmitted by fleas, aerosols, handling infected animals)
Tuberculosis (Primarily cattle. A mycobacterium transmitted by ingestion, inhalation, exposure to infected animals)
Cat Scratch Fever (Cats. A bacteria transmitted by bites, licks)
Tick Paralysis (Various Animals. Requires the tick to be attached to the human - venom is released by tick.)
Hantavirus (Rodents. Transmitted by aerosols from rodent excretions and secretions)
Who Is At Risk For Zoonotic Disease?
Any human in contact with an infected animal or disease vector. A vector is a disease carrier that spreads the disease from an infected animal to an uninfected human or animal (i.e. insect, rodent, etc.) Some humans are more at risk than others:
infants and small children (immature immune systems, poor hygiene - hands in mouth, etc.)
pregnant women (immune systems are more susceptible and there are additional fetal hazards)
elderly (immune systems may be impaired)
immunocompromised people (undergoing cancer therapy, HIV/AIDS patients, etc.)
Veterinarians, zoo/wildlife/primate and other animal health care workers.Veterinarian
Your pet's Veterinarian is a good first source for information. Find out about the disease and most importantly, how to care for your animal and prevent spread to humans. Most Veterinarians have professional brochures and handout information on the common zoonotic diseases for your area

Click on the link below for more Zoonotic Disease Info & Links.

http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/zoonotic/a/zoonotic.htm


Animal Poo is Not Fo You.
Good Luck

Answer 4

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Answer 5

In addition to above - toxoplasmosis is dangerous to foetus so any pregnant women should not pick up pooh or change litter - or if have to wear gloves and good hand hygiene after.

Answer 6

Toxocara

Answer 7

I think dog mess can cause damage to the eyes if the dog has not been wormed.

Answer 8

nothing really mabey worms i mean uf you don't wash your hands or the animal is dirty without its shots actully we are the one who can get cat or dog any disesase if we don't wash our hands . cat and dogs are the cleaner than humans.

Answer 9

I'm not entirely sure but it can make you go blind, saw a scary advertisement about it in my vets surgery!

Answer 10

cat: toxoplasmosis...worms of many varieties
dogs: worms only I think