Anywhere pets are together they are at risk for disease outbreaks.
Disease can quickly spread through the following ways:1
Don’t Let an Outbreak Happen at Your Business
Disease can spread before, during, or even after an animal is showing symptoms. For most respiratory diseases, dogs and cats are most contagious before they appear sick.
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From coughing and sneezing
With contact and during play
Through urine, diarrhea and vomiting
From shared bowls and toys
Help Stop the Spread of Disease
Keeping your business disease-free helps all your clients have a more positive experience.
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Following these guidelines can help keep pets healthy:1
Proper cleaning
Including adequate dry times and disinfection
Handwashing
Frequent washing helps stop the transfer of disease
Work-only clothing
Strictly keeping uniforms separated
Rapid isolation of sick animals
Immediately separating animals if symptoms occur
Require vaccinations
Review vaccine history to confirm new or return clients are up to date
Requiring up-to-date vaccinations is one of the most important things you can do to protect all pets at your business.
Pet Business Facility Resources
Information you need to know on the canine and feline diseases that can put your facility and the pets in your care at risk.
Disease prevention for clients
Display this poster at your business for pet owners to see.
Infographic of vaccines for new and returning clients.
Helpful tips to disinfect to help stop the spread of disease.
References :
1. Stull JW, Sherding RG, O’Quin J, et al. Infectious Disease in Dogs in Group Settings: Strategies to Prevent Infectious Diseases in Dogs at Dog Shows, Sporting Events, and Other Canine Group Settings. September 2016.
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