I think my cat got ringworm from my child! Do I call my
veterinarian or my pediatrician?
The answer is both!
We get a lot of phone calls from concerned parents regarding
their pets and their kids, particularly in regard to zoonotic diseases. The zoo has an infection? Oh wait, “zoonotic” diseases refers to diseases which
can spread from kids to animals, or from animals to kids! Common diseases in this category include
ringworm, certain mites, hookworms, roundworms, and leptospirosis (among
others!). If either your child or your
animal is infected with a zoonotic disease, it’s important to talk to your family
doctor and your family veterinarian to make sure everyone is treated and kept
safe!
Veterinarians are pretty great, but they can’t treat your
kid! And pediatricians are also pretty cool, but they can’t treat your pet! So sometimes we have to call them both!
Thank you for reading!
-Dr. Chuck
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