Indian Farmer, Vol. 10 (03); March-2023 Ghasura and Mavadiya 105 | Page Indian Farmer Volume 10, Issue 03, 2023, Pp. 105-114 Available online at: www.indianfarmer.net ISSN: 2394-1227 (Online) Original Article Disease control policies for stray and pet animals: Need for implementation in India 1,2 Assistant Professor 1 Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education, 2 Department of Veterinary Medicine 1,2 College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Navsari campus, Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar, Eru Char Rasta, Vijalpore, Ta: Jalalpore, Dist. Navsari *Corresponding Author: rghasura21@kamdhenuuni.edu.in Article Received: 19 March 2023 Published: 23 March 2023 Abstract Every year millions of pet dogs and cats become ill from a variety of deadly pathogens. Even, stray dogs poses the highest risk. They are under most susceptible population for zoonotic diseases transmission. The culture of having pet in every household becomes more common and increasing in near future. The close tie between human and pet is critically the most risk engagement of cultivation of different diseases. Because of increasing adoption of pet, state animal department and Government of India need to actively, review the statewide situation and should take highest priority of making the policies and implement it for better regulation purpose and content the diseases spread among the pet population as well as to check zoonotic transmission. The present review discussed the different epidemiological data of diseases outbreaks, zoonotic and emerging diseases and the possible policies that need to be in action by implementing it. Introduction Veterinary medicine is a vital part of public health, agriculture, and food security. It is essential for protecting the health of humans and animals in the state. This article provides an overview of the prevalence of dog diseases in India and the corresponding management options. It is estimated that 15 million dog bites occur annually in India, resulting in 20,000 fatalities from rabies and other infections. People of India keep dogs as pets, and many stray animals are cared after by compassionate neighbors. Dogs in India and the rest of the world are susceptible to a wide variety of infectious diseases, however certain hazardous ailments are more prevalent. Canine rabies, canine leptospirosis, canine babesiosis, canine parvovirus infection, canine gastroenteritis, and canine distemper virus infection are among these disorders. Infectious diseases that infect dogs pose a grave risk to the health of both dogs and the human population as a whole. Despite major advances in veterinary research in recent years, infectious diseases continue to pose a significant hazard to canine populations and zoonotic transmission. Many ailments have a detrimental impact on the health of dogs, and many of them are fatal. In India, canine infectious illnesses are frequent for a variety of reasons. High population density, poor hygiene, inadequate immunization, and a lack of understanding about zoonotic diseases among pet owners and the general public are some of R. S. Ghasura 1 and S. V. Mavadiya 2