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Ah, spring . . . and a snakebite alert
(HealthDay)—As temperatures rise and spring rains fall, snakes in the U.S. Southwest—including venomous snakes—leave their winter hideouts and become more active. That puts people and their pets at greater risk for ...
Mar 3, 2014
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FDA probes dog illnesses tied to jerky treats
(HealthDay)—Meat or plant-based "jerky" pet treats have been tied to mysterious illnesses in thousands of dogs, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which is asking the public for help in getting to the bottom ...
Oct 22, 2013
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Taiwan confirms first rabies in dog
Taiwanese health authorities on Tuesday renewed a call for owners to inoculate their pets after confirming a case of rabies in a dog, as the island struggles with its first outbreak of the disease in decades.
Sep 10, 2013
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Rabies outbreak jumps species in Taiwan
Pet owners in Taiwan were rushing to inoculate their animals on Wednesday after the first case of rabies in a shrew was confirmed, fuelling fears that an outbreak of the disease is spreading between species.
Jul 31, 2013
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To make new friends, walk the dog
Dog-walking is one of the top five ways to meet new people, according to research at The University of Western Australia.
Jul 30, 2013
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Simple steps can shield children from dog bites
(HealthDay) -- More than half of the 4.7 million people bitten by dogs in the United States annually are children under the age of 14.
Jul 6, 2012
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Tainted dog food sickens 14 people in US
Tainted dog food has sickened at least 14 people in the United States, health officials said Friday.
May 4, 2012
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Owning a dog encourages exercise in pregnant women
The study of more than 11,000 pregnant women, in partnership with Mars Petcare, showed that those who owned dogs were approximately 50% more likely to achieve the recommended 30 minutes of exercise a day through high levels ...
Feb 15, 2012
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Study finds the love of a dog or cat helps women cope with HIV/AIDS
A spoonful of medicine goes down a lot easier if there is a dog or cat around. Having pets is helpful for women living with HIV/AIDS and managing their chronic illness, according to a new study from the Frances Payne Bolton ...
Jan 23, 2012
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