Nairalanders, a dog or cat can look perfectly healthy and still carry germs. Everyday habits after playing with pets, handling their bowls and cleaning their living areas help protect the people in your home. If you keep a pet, these simple habits deserve a place in your routine: • Wash your hands with soap and running water after touching animals, handling their food or cleaning up their waste. • Keep pet bowls, cages and other supplies away from food preparation areas.
Do not wash pet equipment in the kitchen sink. • Supervise young children around pets. Teach them to wash their hands afterwards and avoid kissing animals. • Pick up animal waste promptly and dispose of it properly. Keep children away from areas contaminated with droppings. • Discuss vaccination, deworming and flea or tick control with a veterinary doctor, and keep up with routine veterinary visits.
These habits are especially important in homes with young children, older adults or people with weakened immune systems. At M-Health and TeleVet, we help people understand everyday animal care. M-Health provides practical animal-care education for pet owners and farmers. TeleVet offers live veterinary guidance by phone, including advice on the next steps and referrals where needed.
Pet owners, which hygiene habit do you think is easiest to forget at home? Share your thoughts below. Speak with a veterinary doctor through TeleVet. Call 08111112131 or 09133659191. For M-Health animal-care tips, dial *20790*1*1#.
