For Moms who are animal lovers, you must really want a moment where your little one can interact with the fur kids at home, right? However, Moms must keep in mind that like humans, all animals including fur children at home also carry germs and bacteria. Not only that, fur children who are not well cared for will also bring infectious diseases to humans. Thus, Moms and their little ones have the potential to contract the disease through biting, scratching, saliva and even their fur. The following are the risks of infectious diseases due to germ and bacterial infections from pets.

Ringworm
Ringworm is a skin disease caused by the fungus Dermatophytosis, which is found in pets. By simply touching a pet infected with the fungus, both Moms and the little one are at high risk of contracting ringworm. 

Rabies
Rabies is a disease caused by a virus infection spread through the bite of a dog or cat already infected with the rabies virus. Although the signs of rabies infection may appear as mild flu symptoms, anyone bitten by an animal with rabies should immediately seek emergency medical help. This is because the rabies virus attacks the central nervous system in humans. If not treated by medical professionals right away, the virus can cause brain disorders that may lead to death. 

Cat Scratch Disease
Many people believe that scratches or bites from cats will heal on their own. However, if left untreated, the wound can become infected with bacteria such as Bartonella henselae. If Moms or the little one are infected by this bacteria, the scratch or bite wound will swell and become pus-filled. Other symptoms such as fever, headache, and loss of appetite may also follow. 

Skin diseases caused by pets certainly have an impact on humans in various ways. Moreover, in children and pregnant women who are very vulnerable to bacterial and germ attacks. The immune system which is still in its developing stage makes babies and toddlers have a higher risk of contracting these diseases. 

How are you feeling, Moms, now that you know what diseases might be caused by pets at home? You must be concerned, right? The following advice can be taken to prevent families from catching the illness from pets at home.

First, avoid letting your little one touch or even kiss your pet’s mouth, as bacterial and germ infections can spread through saliva. 

Second, don’t let your little one share food with your pets and clean them outside the house. Don’t bathe them in the kitchen sink, let alone the bathtub, Moms.

Third, don’t involve your little one in cleaning your pets' cages. If it needs to be done, make sure an adult who understands how to clean the cage safely supervises the activity.

If fur children have a flea problem, then quickly handle this by taking them to the nearest vet. Considering that fleas carry disease that is easily transmitted to humans. 

And no less important is to wash your hands and clean yourself after spending time with pets. Sometimes, as a mom, you forget to remind your little one to clean themselves after coming into contact with fur kids. As a result, both saliva and animal hair which contain germs and bacteria stick to your little one's body just like that. 

Washing hands is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect your little one from the germs carried by pets at home. Especially when your little one is used to directly interacting with pets. Although it may seem trivial, washing hands with water and antibacterial soap has been proven effective in preventing the transmission of germs from pets to children. Zen soap, with its Red Shiso content, is capable of eliminating 99.9% of germs and bacteria on your little one’s body, Moms! Moreover, Zen soap comes in various options that won’t dry out your little one’s skin. So, always have Zen Antibacterial Soap ready in the bathroom to keep your little one safe from germs and bacteria, Moms!