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What's a Zoonotic
Disease?
A zoonotic disease or zoonosis (plural is zoonoses) is
any disease of animals that can be transmitted to
humans, such as rabies or West Nile virus.
Topics
Zoonotic disease topics that
affect people in Washington State, including rare and
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New Rules Start January 1st
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Rabies vaccination for pet
dogs, cats, and ferrets must be current. Pet owners
should talk to their veterinarian about making sure
their pet's vaccinations are up-to-date.
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Animal vendors of
reptiles, amphibians, poultry chicks, and psittacine
birds must provide educational materials to help prevent
the spread of disease.
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Animal venue operators
must have signs posted to help prevent animal
transmitted diseases.
Learn more about other zoonotic
disease rules and guidelines.
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Educational Materials
Brochures, posters, and other outreach materials
on rabies, hantavirus, rodent control, psittacosis, salmonella, and West
Nile virus.
Surveillance Reports
Environmental monitoring and human disease reports.
Veterinarian
Resources
Resources for veterinarians, including the
Canine
Leptospirosis Reporting Form
(PDF 47KD).
Disease Reporting
Health care providers, labs, veterinarians, schools, and daycares are
required to report
suspected or confirmed cases of zoonotic diseases.
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