Can My Pet Make Me Sick?

Pets are such and important addition to many of our lives. It is a well known fact that people who have pets are typically happier and live longer than those who don’t. Pets can even make us feel better when we are sick. But sometimes pets get sick too. And this often leaves us wondering if we might be able to catch whatever it is that is making our pets sick. Cold / Flu Guide, Kristina Duda R.N., has a nice summary of common zoonotic (transmissible from animal to human) diseases from several About.com Health Guides.
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