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Rabies cases up this year
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterRabies Cases on the rise in the region. The New River Health Department is reporting more rabies cases in this region than in past years. It has reported 15 confirmed cases of rabies already this year, compared to six confirmed cases at the same time...Tags: Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rabies, Viral Diseases and Infections, Preventative Medicine
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Fur flies over cat dissections at PB schools
It's the yucky part of high school science classes — dissecting frog organs or slicing open a stretched-out earthworm. But in Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties, students are also cutting up cats, and that has some parents up in arms. "So many...
Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Palm Beach County, Fort Lauderdale, Lake Worth, Biology
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The Front Burner: Breed-specific regulation: Not new and not working
We all want to live safely, including with dogs. With that purpose in mind, we should adopt policies that have succeeded, and avoid ones that failed. Breed-specific regulation did not originate with pit bulls. Long Branch, N.J., banned the Spitz in...Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Organizations, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Litigation and Regulation
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Chipmunks and squirrels can carry plague, health officials warn
Here's a summer reminder: Chipmunks and squirrels can carry infected fleas and plague, a bacterial disease people can contract through close contact with the furry animals, health officials warned. “Plague is naturally present in many parts of...
Tags: Health Organizations, Epidemics and Plagues
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Howard County pets: What's the hype about raw diets?
Q: I’ve heard a lot about raw dog food, but it seems pricey. Is it safe? Are the health benefits substantial? A: Raw diets for dogs (including raw meat) have become increasingly popular. Some pet owners -- even some veterinarians -- swear by them,...
Tags: Dietary Supplements, Animal Science, E. coli Infection, Food and Drug Administration, Allergies
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'Printmakers' Network Of Southern New England' At MCC On Main
The Hartford CourantJim Lee creates artwork out of his imagination. Lee, who teaches printmaking at Hartford Art School, has been making prints to expand on a personal mythology he has created on the subject of soothsaying and fortunetelling. "There's a teacup on an iron...Tags: Avon (Hartford, Connecticut), Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), West Hartford, Wakefield (Bronx, New York), Arts
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Which Do We Spend More On, Alcohol Or Pets?
The Hartford Courant"There are about 218 million pets in the United States, not counting several million fish." This rather deadpan accounting begins a recent release from the federal government that estimates how much we spend on our dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, potbelly...Tags: Drugs and Medicines
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Leigh's Lost and Found report: Featuring a lost Jack Russell Terrier mix puppy and a warning about kitten season
AnchorIn today's Leigh's Lost and Found report, we're featuring a lost Jack Russell Terrier mix puppy. Plus, it's kitten season and there are dozens of them overrunning the Springfield/Greene county animal control shelter. The nine to 12 month old Jack... -
Dog, cats rescued from fire in Wellington
Two cats and a dog were rescued by Palm Beach County firefighters after a fire in Wellington Monday. At 4 p.m., crews were called to the 2000 block of Shaughnessy Drive in Wellington for reports of a structure fire. The caller stated that the home was...
Tags: Wellington
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Owners seek options after pet deaths
When Lisa Welch's dog, Sanchee, died in September, it was heartbreaking. But one thing that made it easier for her was the way the death was handled. She had Sanchee cremated and her ashes put into an urn that now sits on the family mantelpiece. "It...
Tags: Human Interest
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Cancer registry for pets to help people too
Theresa W. Fossum has launched the National Veterinary Cancer Registry, a national database for pets diagnosed with cancer. Its mission is to facilitate and promote medical treatments that lead to advances and eventual cures for cancer in pets and in...
Tags: Women, Infants and Children, Health, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Healthy Diet
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Danville-Boyle County Humane Society Pets of the Week for May 21, 2013
Our featured pets this week are Mary and Uriah. Mary is a sweet, solid white kitty with medium-length hair. She has an easy-going personality and really loves to be around people. When you meet Mary in person, the first thing you will notice are her...
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