"With the arrival of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and its global effect, medical science of all genres has increased vigilance regarding disease spread. Zoonotic diseases are no exception as it has been demonstrated that COVID may be transmitted to companion animals during close contact. Although the risk of animals spreading SARS-CoV-2 is low, the CDC recommends that people with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 avoid contact with animals. This information has caused many to turn their attention with renewed interest to other zoonotic diseases and their potential for spread. Many of these diseases deserve to be "re-introduced" and facts updated to serve the 21st Century student of veterinary and animal science"-- Provided by publisher.