Zoonotic disease are those disease shared by vertebrate animals and humans. Approximately, 150 zoonotic diseases are known in the world today. Everybody should be responsible and respect the potential for diseases transmission and should use preventive measures. 

Animals provide many benefits to people. Many people interact with animals in their daily lives. Pets offer companionship and entertainment. Also, animals are an important food source and provide meet, dairy and eggs. We might come in close contact with animals while enjoying indoor and outdoor activities. Some of the commonly seen zoonotic disease are Fever, Rabies, Leprosy, Trachoma etc. Scientists estimate that more than 6 out of every 10 known infectious disease in people are spread from animals and 3 out of 4 new or emerging infectious disease in people are spread from animal. 

People must avoid bites and starched from the infectious animals and must apply preventive measures before dealing with them.