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Results 1 - 10 of 39 for pets
  1. Pet Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Pets can add fun, companionship and a feeling of safety to your life. Before getting a pet, think carefully about which animal is best for ... is each family member looking for in a pet? Who will take care of it? Does anyone ...
  2. Nuclear Scans (National Library of Medicine)  
    Nuclear scans use radioactive substances to see structures and functions inside your body. They use a special camera that detects radioactivity. Before the test, ...
  3. Animal Bites (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... are protecting their young or territory. Attacks by pets are more common. Animal bites rarely are life- ... prevent animal bites and complications from bites: Never pet, handle, or feed unknown animals Leave snakes alone ...
  4. Animal Diseases and Your Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... may carry rabies. Enjoy wildlife from a distance. Pets can also make you sick. Reptiles pose a ... reduce the risk by practicing good hygiene, keeping pet areas clean and keeping your pets' shots up- ...
  5. Allergy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cause reactions are: Pollen Dust mites Mold spores Pet dander Food Insect stings Medicines Normally, your immune ...
  6. Salmonella Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... vegetables. You also can get infected after handling pets, especially reptiles like snakes, turtles, and lizards. Symptoms ...
  7. Tick Bites (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... bites? If you spend time outdoors or have pets that go outdoors, you need to beware of ... high temperatures. Check yourself, your children, and your pets daily for ticks and carefully remove any ticks ...
  8. Asthma in Children (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... allergic reaction. They can include Dust mites Mold Pets Pollen from grass, trees, and weeds Waste from ...
  9. Germs and Hygiene (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... animal, animal feed, or animal waste After handling pet food or pet treats After touching garbage If soap and water ...
  10. Mpox (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a separate room from your family members and pets if you can. The U.S. government has two ...
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