TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1989//
TI  - Disease and injury from companion animals
JO  - Early child development and care
A1  - Wishon, Philip M.
SP  - 31
EP  - 38
VL  - 46
IS  - 1
N2  - The value of companion animals in our society for promoting physical, social, and psychological well-being is underscored by the fact that the majority of households in our country keep pets. Enthusiasm over the importance of the pet-human bond is dampened, however, by a growing awareness of the nature and extent of pet-associated illnesses. The thousands of cases of zoonoses and animal assaults reported each year constitute a major community health problem. In this article, the epidemiology, diagnosis, and therapy related to some of the most common pet-associated diseases and injuries are examined. In addition to an overview of the patterns of transmission of pet-related health hazards, methods of treatment are also discussed. The article also describes a number of preventive measures aimed at safe animal care and control practices.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0300-4430
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0300443890460103
ID  - ref1
ER  -