Abbott "Pete" Smith, D.V.M.
June 16, 1938 - February 22, 2010
World zoonoses day tells us how the health of animals
is related to the health of humans.
Welcome to Milliron Monday where every Monday we celebrate the legacy of Pete Smith, D.V.M., and Milliron: Abbott “Pete” Smith, D.V.M. The Biography (Monday Creek Publishing 2017). A graduate of Colorado State University and a well-known veterinarian in southeast Ohio, Dr. Smith continues to motivate and inspire.
Today is World Zoonoses Day, a day set aside to commemorate the first successful vaccination against zoonotic diseases, specifically rabies. Zoonotic diseases are infections caused by parasites, viruses, and bacteria spread between animals and humans. More than 140 zoonotic diseases currently exist.
On July 6, 1885, scientist Louis Pasteur gave the first vaccine against rabies, a zoonotic disease. Infected animals can pass disease to humans through bites, infected wounds, etc. Both wild and domestic animals can carry disease. It is important to maintain the health of domestic animals by vaccination.
Contact your local veterinarian to make sure your animal(s) have up to date shots. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has compiled a list by State of rabies laws. The American Humane Society also provides a list of necessary vaccines for pets.
For additional information, visit the CDC.gov - Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Have a great week ahead.
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Through captivating, powerful, and emotional anecdotes, we celebrate the life of Dr. Abbott P. Smith. His biography takes the reader from smiles to laughter to empathy and tears. Dr. Smith gave us compelling lessons learned from animals; the role animals play in the human condition, the joy of loving an animal, and the awe of their spirituality. A tender and profound look into the life of a skilled veterinarian.
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