Associates Animal Hospital
Westborough's Family-Oriented Small Animal Hospital
21 Summer Street, Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 870-0600
Susan Board Gillham, DVM
Paul J. Rosiello, DVM
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Question: Can I get a disease from my pet?
Answer: Yes, you can get parasites, intestinal diseases, eye infections, and rabies from domestic animals, along with lots of other diseases.  Dogs can carry the resistant staph organism - MERSA - on their fur/skin.  Always consult with your doctor and pediatrician when either one or both of you are sick.  Use good hygiene when cleaning up any animal mess.

One interesting source of information on the topic is the Worms and Germs Blog - http://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/promo/about/