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World Rabies Day: 5 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Rabies
By Laura Cross, September 26, 2014More than 55,000 people die from rabies each year. For those of us who live in the United States, that statistic seems unfathomable — rabies isn't very common in our country. But in other parts of… Full Article ›
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World Rabies Day Reflects Need for Rabies Awareness
By Dr. Richard B. Ford, September 26, 2014Sept. 28 is World Rabies Day, the one day of the year designated to raising awareness about one of the world’s older, yet more serious, animal diseases, which continues to threaten humans.… Full Article ›
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Bartonellosis (Cat Scratch Disease)
March 21, 2014Most people have heard of “cat scratch fever” –– or at least they’ve heard the Ted Nugent song. But few know how the disease affects cats and, potentially, their… Full Article ›
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Is It Safe for Cats to Be on the Counter?
By Dr. Marty Becker, June 24, 2013People seem to fall into two categories: Those whose homes are always spick-and-span, and those who are a little more laid-back about clutter. Some people always have a clean home, with nothing… Full Article ›
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Should You Worry About Giving Your Dog or Cat the Flu?
By Yvonne Claire Stecher , October 15, 2012Recent news reports, such as this ScienceDaily article, have been covering the potential for transmission of flu from humans to animals. These reports have caused pet owners to wonder if they… Full Article ›