ArticlePathogens (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Zoonotic Risks of Sleeping with Pets.
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- Odontogenic Abscesses in Pet Rabbits: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment Advances.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Review
- Bacterial Diversity in Pet Rabbits: Implications for Public Health, Zoonotic Risks, and Antimicrobial Resistance.Microorganisms · 2025Article
- Exploring pet owners' attitudes toward compounded and human approved medicines: a questionnaire based pilot study.Veterinary research communications · 2025Article
- Pet and Stray Dogs' Contribution to Zoonotic Transmission Pathways: A Bibliometric Review.Transboundary and emerging diseases · 2025Review
- Self-reported frequency of handwashing among pet and non-pet owners in different situations: results of four surveys of the general adult population in Germany.BMC public health · 2024Article
- A Preliminary Analysis of Psychiatric Service Dog Placements and Sleep Patterns of Partners of Veterans With PTSD.Anthrozoos · 2024Article
- Canine gastrointestinal parasites perceptions, practices, and behaviours: A survey of dog owners in Australia.One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2023Article
- Pet Owners' Attitudes and Opinions towards Cat and Dog Care Practices in Aotearoa New Zealand.Veterinary sciences · 2023Article
- Antimicrobial ResistantPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundPets are increasingly becoming part of the family and interactions between pets and their owners is changing. This results in extended and more intimate contact between owners and their pets, which give rise to zoonotic risks.
objectiveTo establish the presence of potential zoonotic pathogens in pets that sleep with their owner.
methodsAs a pilot study, a group of 28 healthy dogs and 22 healthy cats were monitored for the presence of the zoonotic parasites Cheyletiella,
resultsIn total, 29 of the 50 pets (58%) slept on the bed, of which 15 pets (30%) slept in the bed (under the blankets). A total of 19/22 dogs (86%) and 7/22 cats (32%) tested positive for Enterobacteriaceae on the fur or footpads. Fleas were found in 5/22 of the cats' (23%) and 2/28 of the dogs' (7%) favourite sleeping spots. High levels of aerobic colonies were found, up to 216 colony forming units/cm
conclusionsThe results of this preliminary study confirm literature reports that pets may constitute a potential risk in the transmission of zoonotic pathogens to their owner, especially during direct contact when sleeping in the same bed. Owners should therefore be informed about these risks and educated to interact with their pets in a more responsible way.
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