is it safe?

[slipper 116]

I use my patterdale for ratting, but because he sleeps in our outhouse and is around the kids sometimes just curious as to whether he could pass on anything to the kids, he is obviously inoculated but would he be carrying anything? Might be a daft question to all you pro's, but i've just started and want to stop the wife from worrying, thanks chaps

[Guest TERRIERCENTRAL]

i have wondered the same look forward to seing replys

[BEARINATOR 2,924]

Give your terriers a good wash when you get home as its the rats urine that carries the diseases, don't let the kids stroke them till they have been washed as there is a small chance, make sure the dogs are fully jabbed up as well

[Guest ROUGH COATED]

As said before 'Make sure the terrier is washed after

[slipper 116]

thanks folks will do

[waidmann 105]

as above. just keep the dog parasite free( spot on/frontline) fleas and ticks are not good on the kids either( apart from disease)

jabs up to date.

any bites/wounds disinfected( after washing the dog).

i wouldn't let the kids at the dogs untill they are thoroughly calmed down. after a nap in the car is mostly fine.

all the best in getting the wee ones to come with you mate, they will love it

[lanesra 4,007]

not a daft question at all mate, fleas and parasites are the least of worries, honestly not wantin to sound like a scaremongerer but i would keep the dogs outside, if you dont do that then i wouldnt have them near the kids, wiels disease is a killer mate not sure whether or how it can be passed on, not worth the risk even if its a million to 1 chance of your kids gettin it, seen a young dog with it horific, and a few people over here have had it in the last couple of yrs, a bloke had it a couple of weeks ago dont know how he is doin though it was said his organs where fecked, personally wouldnt take the chance mate. 20yrs ago me and a few mates hunted rats alot and i wouldnt have my terriers near my kids.

[waidmann 105]

weils disease is transfered by rat urine, either directly or in water.

a mate got it while canoeing( took a gulp) lost around 3 stone and nearly killed him ( about 13 years ago) organs up the duff for a long time.

he was a fit bloke.

do all you can and if in doubt.......

 

the horrible things rats and other animals can carry are scary ( sarcoptes/mange. leptospirose. bla bla) the dog may be innoculated,but you and the kids are probably not.

wah the dog and keep him up to date on wormer/jabs/anti ectoparisite etc

enjoy the sport and good luck