Why are pets sometimes blamed before the science is understood? During the AIDS crisis, immunocompromised people were sometimes advised to give up their pets because of concerns about zoonotic diseases. In the 250th episode of Purr Podcast, Dr. Ken Gorczyca shares how the experience shaped his career as an end-of-life veterinarian. He witnessed firsthand how devastating that could be for people whose pets were among their most important sources of companionship, comfort and emotional support. Why does misinformation about animals emerge during pandemics? LISTEN NOW wherever you get your podcasts!