Pets Out of The Ordinary

Most people who keep pets are familiar with the health needs of animals like dogs and cats. For more unusual pets, you will need to consult a vet to find out what vaccinations are required. This is a good safety precaution.

There are several exotic animals, whose bites can spread diseases such as rabies. People often get bitten by the animals mentioned below, with possible adverse effects.

Ø Skunks and raccoons are often carriers of rabies in the wild.

Ø Ferrets can pass on the rabies virus to a person they bite.

Ø Rodents like gerbils, hamsters, rats and mice do not pass on rabies but can infect humans with many unpleasant diseases.

Ø Similarly lagomorphs like rabbits and hares can pass on diseases besides rabies by biting.

Ø Monkeys are another kind of exotic animal whose bites can infect the victim. Monkeys do not pass on rabies.

For more information on rabies and animals in your vicinity that can spread this and other diseases, get in touch with the local health department in your area. You can also get guidance from your vet, and ask him or her what precautions should be taken when you are travelling with your pet.