Take action:
Here's how to protect yourself: have a veterinarian check your pet; set up a schedule of immunisations and de-worming for your pet; keep your pet clean and well-groomed, and trim its claws regularly; use disposable gloves when cleaning cages, litterboxes, animal pens and fish tanks; don't use pet waste as fertiliser; wash your hands with soap and hot water for 20 seconds immediately after handling, petting or cleaning up after animals; don't let your pets eat raw meat, drink from the toilet bowl, or dig through the garbage; and keep your pets away from food preparation areas.
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