Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- Addressing a press conference, Dr Altaf Geelani, Superintendent of a Veterinary Hospital in Srinagar said that pet owners must adopt preventive health measures to ensure both animal welfare and human safety. "Maintaining regular hygiene, including routine grooming and dental care, helps prevent skin infections and dental diseases in pets," he said.

He said deworming plays a critical role in eliminating internal parasites, which can adversely affect animal health and, in some cases, be transmitted to humans. "Vaccinations are equally important as they protect pets from various contagious diseases, some of which can pose health risks to humans," he added.

Dr Geelani expressed concern over cases where pet owners have ne...