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… and birds can all spread diseases to humans. Disease may spread when touching an infected … birds or rodents. If you have an outdoor cat, place a bell on the collar or give them a … Bartonella infection, also known as cat scratch disease Dog bites are the most common …
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… by an animal. Breathe in dust that carries disease from an animal, as in a barnyard or a … you prepare food. If there's a chance that a cat or mice walk on kitchen counters, clean … you can get from pets include: Cat-scratch fever . This causes swelling and pain …
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… most likely areas to be bitten in children. Cat bites usually cause deeper puncture wounds … you have a cat bite that is more than just a scratch? Yes Cat bite No Cat bite Do you think … weakened immune system , peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical hardware in the area? …
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… with rabies—rabid animals—can spread the disease through their saliva or through brain … have rabies? First, wash the animal bite, scratch, or open sore with soap and water for … have rabies? First, wash the animal bite, scratch, or open sore with soap and water for …
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… is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus … with your veterinarian to vaccinate your cat, dog or ferret against rabies and keep it … with your veterinarian to vaccinate your cat, dog or ferret against rabies and keep it …
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… which may contain parasites that cause disease Do not swim in the ocean if it is near … which may contain parasites that cause disease Do not swim in the ocean if it is near …
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… spread from animals to people? While disease is rare and usually mild, severe disease can occur. Some of the most common … fluids or feces of an infected animal. Disease may spread when touching an infected …
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… bugs can carry a parasite that causes Chagas disease, but this is not common in Canada or … bites can be so bad that some people will scratch enough to cause breaks in the skin that … Near places where a pet, such as a dog or cat, spends time. In areas where mice or other …
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… You can throw that container away. But first scratch out any personal information printed on … a substance that doesn't taste good, such as cat litter, sawdust, or coffee grounds. Don't … a substance that doesn't taste good, such as cat litter, sawdust, or coffee grounds. Don't …
