According to Dr Google - "Zoonosis is a disease that can be transmitted to humans from animals."

So if your pet is infected with any kind of bacteria, viruses or parasites and they come into contact with you, it's highly likely you'll get the same disease!

Dr David Jenkins (no relation to Dr Google!) is a highly qualified 'parasitologist' who studies these so called 'zoonotic' diseases and reveals more in this .. er ...'entertaining but educational podcast!'