Dr. Michael Cavanaugh, AAHA Executive Director, responds to a recent article that highlights the risks of letting your pets sleep in your bed. Original article from MSNBC can be found at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41235440/ns/health-pet_health/.
We think this video sums up our opinion on this story pretty well. There are some risks of pet ownership as far as zoonotic diseases (diseases transmissible between people and animals) go, and this is our job as veterinarians to educate pet owners about. Several team members of Animal Care Clinic share their bed with their pets and this recent article will not change this. As long as pets are current on their preventive care there is a very low risk for anything to be passed. Common sense of doing things like washing hands will go a long ways in keeping everyone healthy! So keep enjoying the comfort and companionship of your pets and let us know if you have any questions about your pet's preventive care!
Animal Care Clinic is the largest animal hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. We care for small animals including dogs, cats, and pocket pets (rats, mice, rabbits, and guinea pigs). We take pride in our AAHA certification and having the only ABVP doctor between Buelton and the bay area.
