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Date added: 21.08.25
Common Diseases in Strays and How to Avoid Them 🧡 🐾
What Diseases Can Stray Animals Carry and How to Stay Safe 🐕🩺
Stray animals are not to blame for their illnesses. They live without vaccines, care, or protection. Knowing which diseases may be dangerous to people or pets can help you stay safe while helping kindly.
⚠️ Common Dangerous Diseases:
| Disease | Risk To | Spread By |
|---|---|---|
| Rabies | People, animals | Bite or saliva |
| Ringworm (fungus) | People | Touching skin/fur |
| Mange (mites) | People & pets | Direct contact |
| Worms (parasites) | People & pets | Feces, fur |
| Distemper, parvo | Pets | Contact, fecal matter |
| Leptospirosis | People & pets | Contaminated water/urine |
🚫 Avoid doing this:
- ❌ Picking up animals without gloves
- ❌ Letting pets interact with strays
- ❌ Ignoring bites or scratches
- ❌ Taking a stray home without vet check
- ❌ Assuming an animal is “fine” visually
✅ Safe ways to help:
- 🧤 Wear gloves when handling animals
- 📷 Take a photo and send to local rescuers
- 🚿 Wash hands and change clothes after contact
- 🚫 Keep children at a distance
- 🩺 Seek medical care immediately for any bites/scratches
🧡 Helping means kindness — but also responsibility.
Protect yourself so you can keep helping 🐾
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