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Health experts say preventing tick bites is the best defense against disease
As the weather warms and more people spend time outside, health professionals are reminding the public that parasites like ...
Amazon's Massive Pet Day Sale Is On. Here Are The 28 Pet Parent Must-Haves.
Need to stock up on pet toys, refresh your pet’s bedding, re-up on wellness items or travel gear? Then good news: Amazon is ...
A 91-year-old East Bay hot dog is being remade (briefly) in Los Angeles
Local LA pizzeria La Sorted's is serving up an East Bay food classic for a limited time to commemorate the Athletics-Dodgers ...
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'I'm a vet - this is what it means when a dog licks your face or hands'
Dr Julian Norton has given us a fascinating insight into the minds of our four-legged friends. He sheds light on why dogs ...
How to Tell If You're Dealing with Bed Bugs or Fleas
Entomologists and a dermatologist explain how to tell bed bug bites from flea bites. Plus, what to do if you're dealing with ...
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Outdoor Fun Comes With A Tick Alert This Spring
Despite the dry weather, ticks are already active in Minnesota. As spring unfolds, outdoor enthusiasts should be cautious and ...
Are rats dangerous for humans and pets? Diseases they carry
Brown rats carry diseases such as “leptospirosis or Weil's disease, salmonella, listeria, toxoplasma gondii and hantavirus”, according to the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) website. Rats can ...
Dog bites man in Portsmouth as German Shepherd sinks teeth into male's leg leaving him with "puncture wounds"
A man required hospital treatment after being bitten by a dog in Portsmouth. The German Shepard sunk its teeth into the man ...
How dangerous are rats for humans and pets and how do they spread diseases?
Brown rats carry diseases such as “leptospirosis or Weil's disease, salmonella, listeria, toxoplasma gondii and hantavirus”, ...