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PET HEALTH ALERTS & UPDATES
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Turtles
The CDC issued an alert today regarding several cases of Salmonella linked to pet turtles. According to the CDC, it is investigating 8 cases of Salmonella that have appeared in 6 states that are linked to contact with pet turtles. All of these cases involve children under the age of 10. The CDC has the… Learn More
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Veiled Chameleons
On May 7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an urgent alert that public health officials in several states are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses related to veiled chameleons. As of this writing, there have been 5 cases in four states, all involving young children. Below is more information from the CDC.… Learn More
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Salmonella Linked to Geckos
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the investigation into the multistate occurrence of human Salmonella Muenchen infections is linked to contact with pet geckos. As of May 12, a total of fourteen people from eleven states (WA, CA, KS, IL, MI, OH, PA, VA, LA) have been reported to be infected with Salmonella… Learn More
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Heatwave Safety for Pets: What Every Owner Needs to Know This Week
With dangerously high temperatures blanketing much of the northeast this week, it’s more important than ever to make sure our pets stay safe. Extreme heat can take a toll on all of us, but animals are especially vulnerable because they can’t cool themselves as efficiently as humans can. If you’re adjusting your daily routine to… Learn More
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Investigation Update: Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Pet Bearded Dragons
March 3, 2023 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the investigation into the multistate occurrence of human Salmonella Muenster infections linked to contact with bearded dragons has concluded. Thirty-two cases of human Salmonella infections (12 people infected with Salmonella Vitkin and 20 people infected with Salmonella IIIb) have been… Learn More
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Investigation Notice: Salmonella Uganda Outbreak Infections Linked to Pet Bearded Dragons
January 11, 2022 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the agency is investigating a multistate occurrence of human Salmonella Uganda infections linked to contact with bearded dragons. As of January 10, 2022, a total of 44 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Uganda have been reported from… Learn More
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