Can monkeypox infect my pet? and can it be worse? MyPets answer

After Many News about Monkeypox, there is a question about infections and how to avoid our pets from this infection.
before we answer about our question we need to know how does monkeypox spread
Monkeypox is a rare infection that occurs primarily in remote parts of Central and West Africa. It can occur in people of all ages but is most common in children under the age of five. The monkeypox virus is similar to the smallpox virus and can be spread from animals to humans through contact with infected animal blood or body fluids or through contact with contaminated objects. The virus can also be spread from person to person, particularly through close contact with respiratory secretions such as saliva mucus or blood. Monkeypox is a serious illness but it is not as deadly as smallpox. With prompt treatment, the fatality rate is less than 1%.
what animals can carry monkeypox
There are many animals that can carry monkeypox but some are more common than others. Rodents such as rats and mice are the most common carriers. Other animals that can carry the disease include rabbits squirrels chipmunks and prairie dogs. Birds such as chickadees and parrots can also carry monkeypox.
can monkeypox infect Pets
It is thought that monkeypox can infect pets although there is no evidence that they can develop the disease or pass it on to humans. However, as a precaution, it is recommended that pets be vaccinated against the disease if they are likely to come into contact with infected monkeys or people .
Is monkeypox dangerous
Yes, monkeypox is dangerous. The disease is caused by the monkeypox virus and is closely related to smallpox. The virus is found in tropical Africa and can infect humans and animals. Symptoms of monkeypox include fever headache muscle aches backache swollen lymph nodes chills and exhaustion. A rash may also develop which starts as small bumps that turn into large blisters. Monkeypox is usually spread through contact with the infected animal or person. It can also be spread through contact with contaminated objects such as bedding or clothing. There is no specific treatment for monkeypox and it can be fatal in some cases. However most people recover from the disease within a few weeks.
How can I avoid my pet from monkeypox
There is no specific prevention for monkeypox. However, the smallpox vaccine may offer some protection against monkeypox. In addition, since the virus is spread through contact with infected animals, people can reduce their risk by avoiding contact with wild animals and by not handling or eating raw meat from infected animals.
Summary of the video
There is no evidence that monkeypox can infect pets. However, because the disease is closely related to smallpox which can infect dogs it is possible that monkeypox could infect other animals. If you have a pet that becomes ill with a fever or rash contact your veterinarian immediately.
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