Healthy Pets Can Transmit Dangerous Microbes to Humans0

• Pet and animal
• July 14, 2025

Introduction Our furry, feathered, and scaled friends bring joy and companionship. Yet even healthy pets can transmit dangerous microbes to humans. These pet zoonotic diseases—illnesses shared between animals and people—can range from mild skin rashes to life-threatening infections. Understanding how microbes from pets spread and what you can do to protect your family is key.