Animalscaretips
- Can a cancer patient have pets?
- Can my dog lick me while on chemo?
- Are dogs good for cancer patients?
- Can pets cause cancer to humans?
Can a cancer patient have pets?
Getting a new pet during cancer treatment isn't usually recommended. But if a family chooses to adopt a pet, a healthy older dog or cat would probably pose less risk than those under a year old. The animal should be checked by a veterinarian before it's brought home.
Can my dog lick me while on chemo?
Chemotherapy drugs are rarely excreted through your pet's skin; therefore it is not necessary that pets be isolated after treatment. It is always wise to practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands after playing with or cleaning up after your pet and not allowing your pet to lick you on the face.
Are dogs good for cancer patients?
Therapy dogs can bring comfort to people being treated for cancer, and they may help them get better, too. What are therapy dogs? They're specially trained animals who visit with adults and children in the hospital to help them feel better both emotionally and physically.
Can pets cause cancer to humans?
Pet ownership may actually decrease the incidence of cancer in humans. In addition, no virus transmission—including retroviruses such as human papillomavirus, which can be spread between humans—between pets and humans has been shown to cause cancer in humans.
