On the occasion of the New Year, the hottest topic must be the new coronavirus pneumonia. Academician Li Lanjuan reminded that some ignorant and panicky pet owners abandon their pets, which is sad and angry. Academician Li’s original words are: “If a pet is exposed to the epidemic and there is an infected person, the pet needs to be monitored, because the new type of pneumonia is spread by droplets and contact. If the pet comes into contact with a patient with the new type of pneumonia, the pet must be monitored so that there is no infection. "People" - in fact, if pets are replaced by people or other items, the reminder can be established - I haven't seen anyone go out and throw away the money when they come back. A few days ago, the International Health Organization’s official Weibo stated that there is no evidence that pets can be infected with the new coronavirus. "Patients pass it on to their pets and then on to other people" is just alarmism.

The presumption of innocence is the spirit of the law. When there is no substantial evidence, we hope that panicked people will not believe or spread rumors. At the same time, as a human being, please be kind.

As an infectious disease spread by droplets, of course friends must take precautions when entering and leaving home and going to work, wear masks and wash hands frequently.

Starting from February 10th, everyone has gradually returned to work. Even if they rarely go out, it is inevitable to take out the garbage and do supermarket shopping. Be sure to keep your clothes clean when you come back from going out, including your pets.

At this point, the emphasis is still on cleanliness. Some friends may want to ask: Since it is a virus, is "antivirus/disinfection" more important - such as 84 disinfectant? Let's take 84 as an example to make an analysis. First, let's take a look at the instructions for use in some situations:

Uses of 84 disinfectant

——With such a powerful 84 disinfectant, remember to pay attention to the following points when using it to ensure safety and effectiveness:

1. Wear protective masks and gloves 84 disinfectant is corrosive and irritating to the skin and oral mucosa. Direct contact with the original solution will cause slight pain.

　2. Three elements for effective disinfection Disinfection method, disinfectant concentration, and action time are the three elements for effective disinfection, and one of them is indispensable. You must read the instructions for use carefully before use, and prepare the disinfectant with the corresponding concentration according to the instructions for actual use. The higher the concentration of the disinfectant, the better. Disinfectants with too high a concentration can neither achieve effective disinfection effects nor cause environmental pollution.

3. Organic matter affects disinfection effect Sodium hypochlorite is susceptible toThe influence of organic matter (such as blood, body fluids, etc.) will reduce the bactericidal ability and affect the disinfection effect. If organic matter is present, it must be cleaned and then disinfected.

4. Remember to rinse thoroughly after disinfection The residue of 84 disinfectant will cause certain harm to people's bodies. Therefore, after using 84 disinfectant to disinfect tableware, tea sets, kitchen chopping boards, children's plastic toys and other items, they must be rinsed with clean water repeatedly.

5.84 disinfectant cannot be mixed with other cleaning agents 84 disinfectant must not be mixed with toilet cleaner before use. When mixed with sodium hypochlorite (NaClO), the main component of 84 disinfectant, and hydrochloric acid (HCl), the main component of toilet cleaner, a chemical reaction will occur to generate chlorine gas. If the latter is inhaled in large amounts, it can cause coughing, difficulty breathing, and even dizziness. When the concentration reaches 3000 mg/cubic meter, it can cause death. Mixing two full bottles of 84 and toilet cleaner will produce enough chlorine to be life-threatening.

Stain treatment in pet-raising environment

As mentioned above, 84 disinfectant is easily affected by organic matter, thereby reducing its sterilization ability. What pets secrete is organic pollutants. And once the concentration is not well controlled, disinfection becomes poisoning. For pet-raising environments, the use of 84 disinfectant is not recommended to avoid licking poisoning by animals due to poor cleaning after disinfection. So back to cleaning, let’s look at a set of comparisons: Disinfection vs Cleaning

After disinfection with a fungicide, surface bacteria and viruses are killed, but the bacteria wrapped in the stain mass continue to multiply.

More than 95% of bacteria and viruses disappear along with stains after using detergent.

How to keep pets and the environment hygienic

Heavy cleaning, light disinfection: It is difficult for bacteria and viruses to breed on a completely clean surface; excessive use of disinfection products is harmful to people, animals, and the environment. Goal: Disinfect only when necessary

Therefore, creating a clean indoor environment is particularly important for both pet shop owners and pet-raising families.

1.Pet shop

Pet shops must first perform daily cleaning work, and then select suitable disinfection products for disinfection. Hydrogen peroxide spraying can be used for regular disinfection and deodorization. Disinfection steps include:

Floor disinfection It is necessary to ensure that the ground is clean and dry at all timesTo clean, you need to spray about 3% hydrogen peroxide regularly, which can effectively avoid odor and sterilize at the same time.

Kennel disinfection The kennels where dogs are fostered and groomed need to be disinfected and cleaned, and the kennels should always be ensured to be dry and odor-free. During this process, cleaning and disinfectant spraying should be performed every one week.

Disinfection of dog food bowl Make sure there is one bowl for each dog. Before feeding, the food bowl should be rinsed with disinfectant. After feeding, the food bowl should be disinfected again so that it can be used next time.

Disinfection of drinking fountains Make sure there is one drinking fountain for each dog, and ensure the cleanliness of the water used by the dogs. If the drinking water or drinking fountains are contaminated, they need to be isolated.

At the same time, during the raging virus, it is even more necessary to set up isolation spaces to prevent cross-infection between pets.

2. Pet-raising family For pet-raising families, owners should clean and disinfect their pets before coming into contact with them after returning home to prevent droplets or other germs from getting on their pets, especially enthusiastic dogs like this friend...

Be prepared to be sensitive to the change of seasons. If your pet sheds a lot of hair, be sure to have a hair gluer, preferably a tear-off type. You can prepare one large and one small, the big ones stick to beds and sofas, and the small ones stick to clothes.

Mop the floor frequently. In order to prevent animal hair from flying away, it is recommended not to sweep the floor before mopping. You can consider using a sweeping robot.

It’s hard to avoid walking your dog when you have a dog, so how do you help your dog clean it after returning home? The main thing is to wash its paws carefully to avoid carrying germs and viruses.

In terms of cleaning products, due to the nature of animals to lick, food-grade environmental cleaning/decontamination agents are recommended, which need to meet the following requirements:

- Special for pets, organic and biodegradable - Deeply cleans organic stains, decomposes animal fats, neutralizes odors, and prevents the growth of bacteria and viruses - Complies with HACCP food grade standards (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) , gentle and harmless - jointly developed with pet breeders, designed for the pet-raising environment

Therefore, the appropriate cleaning mechanism is: by cleaning the organic environment where bacteria and viruses live, cutting off their nutrient supply and inhibiting regeneration.

Overall, the interior is completely cleanAfter cleaning, you do not necessarily need to use disinfection products. If you must disinfect, you need to realize: the cleaner the disinfected surface, the better the disinfection effect.