Many pathogens capable of causing a biological incident among people are unlikely to harm companion animals. However, some biological agents may cause disease across species. During biological incidents involving zoonotic diseases, healthcare resilience may require addressing veterinary medical support, including triage and treatment. Household pets and service animals may require veterinary care to alleviate and reduce adverse health outcomes. Veterinary care is also discussed in KPF 3: Control the Spread of Disease, and KPF 4: Augment Provision of Mass Care and Human Services to the Affected Population.
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