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Salmonellosis (Canine)

from petside.com on 18 Oct 2007

Salmonellosis is an infection caused by bacteria from the genus Salmonella. The infection is usually confined to the intestinal tract resulting in diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramping. It can spread from the intestines to the blood and then to other...

Bartonellosis (Feline)

from petside.com on 18 Oct 2007

Feline bartonellosis is caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae and is the most common cause of Cat Scratch Disease in people. Most cats get this disease and transmit it to other cats from fleas. Cats with Bartonella get infected flea...

Plague (Feline)

from petside.com on 18 Oct 2007

Feline plague is caused by an infection with the bacteria Yersinia pestis. The bacterium is very contagious and is zoonotic, which means it can be transmitted to humans. Wild rodents are the primary carriers of disease. It is spread by...

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Pet Waste Disposal Tips To Keep Our Environment Safe

matter impacts our rivers, streams and lakes, carrying dangerous bacteria and polluting our aquifers. It also negatively impacts wildlife and fish. Canines carry Coliform bacteria that may cause serious illness to children and older folks. It

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Canine Waste Management: Keeping it Green

health, (with the exception of specific bacteria which causes a disease called ToxicariasSalmonella, Giardia and fecal Coliform bacteria. Dog poop often sullies our parks andseptic systems. They only contain good bacteria and are not harmful or toxic. These

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Throwing Sticks for Your Dog: Is it Safe?

s mouth. These pieces are laden with bacteria, fungus and yeast, and resulting infectionsdeaths almost always involved resistant bacteria and infection that spread from the necks mouth. These pieces are laden with bacteria, fungus and yeast, and resulting infections

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