Dr Scott Miller on protecting our pets from illness

New research reveals alarming gaps in awareness that are putting thousands of pets at risk of easily spreading potentially fatal diseases.

The study, commissioned by MyPet.com, founded by global animal health provider MSD Animal Health UK, shows that almost all (99%) of UK vets have seen a pet die from a preventable infectious disease – with 7 in 10 saying it’s happened multiple times in their careers.

When it comes to pet owners, only 1% realise pets can catch diseases from more than two metres away, and nearly one in five (18%) still think infection only happens through direct contact. This overlooks the invisible risks from shared water bowls in cafés, stays in kennels and catteries, and germs brought indoors on shoes and clothes.

Ros spoke to TV vet Dr Scott Miller.

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