People should use special care in handling and allowing outdoor pets inside homes because they can bring ticks into the house.

Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn answers viewers' questions about how to handle pets around fireworks.

It is always a good idea to wash your hands after handling pets, and before eating or preparing food.

Evans, a wolf-dog owner herself, realized that few people could handle such high-maintenance pets.

You also can get a salmonella infection after handling pets, particularly reptiles like snakes, turtles and lizards.

In addition to selling books, he plans to offer tips on handling children and pets under the same roof.

Adults who regularly care for the baby should avoid handling allergenic pets.

To avoid reinfection, be very careful to wash your hands and brush your nails after going to the toilet, after handling pets, and before touching food.

These veterinary clinics handle farm animals and pets.

REALITY: Hands need to be washed often and properly, before and after touching food, and after using the bathroom, changing diapers, or handling pets.