Over 77 million dogs and 93 million cats share our households in the United States. Multiple
studies have demonstrated the importance of pets in their owners' physical and mental …

This review is a general discussion of common zoonotic infections of companion animals in
the United States. Microbes, routes of transmission, and risks to immunocompromised …

Human contact with cats, dogs, and other pets results in several million infections each year
in the United States, ranging from self-limited skin conditions to life-threatening systemic …

The close contact between household pets and people offers favourable conditions for
bacterial transmission. In this article, the aetiology, prevalence, transmission, impact on …

The impact of zoonotic diseases on human health and the economy is difficult to assess,
because many of these diseases go undiagnosed, are not nationally reportable, and· can be …

Pets offer individuals and the community significant benefits, however cognisance must be
taken of the potential for transmission of infectious agents from these animals to humans …

This Special Issue outlining a US perspective on significant pet-associated parasitic
diseases is grounded in an understanding of the concept of One Health. The One Health …

Cats and dogs are treated as family members by most pet owners. Therefore, a high quality
of veterinary care and preventive medicine is imperative for animal health and welfare and …

Companion animals play an important role in the lives of many individuals and are often
considered to be members of the family. The majority of households in many countries …

Cats are popular as pets worldwide because they are easy to care for and provide
companionship that enriches the lives of human beings. Little attention has been focused on …