As the weather gradually turns colder, many food stalls have started to prominently display "dog meat". To keep warm, various types of dog hot pot have also been successively introduced, and the stalls at night are filled with people eating dog meat. In this regard, experts advise that even when the weather is cold, people should eat less dog meat, because dogs themselves may carry various viruses, and people can easily get sick from what they eat if they are not careful.
According to doctors, dogs may carry rabies, toxoplasmosis, leptospirosis, and other zoonotic diseases. Therefore, these viruses are highly likely to be transmitted to people. In accordance with relevant national laws and regulations, all meat from animals intended for consumption should undergo necessary inspection and quarantine. However, at present, the quarantine for dogs in the country is not yet complete, and most of the dog meat appearing on the market has not undergone strict quarantine. Therefore, people should be even more cautious when eating dog meat.