Observing your dog licking wounds can evoke mixed reactions; some find it unpleasant, while others allow it. Many people believe a dog’s saliva has strong antibacterial properties that can help ...

Capnocytophaga bacteria, commonly found in the mouths of dogs and cats, can pose serious health risks to humans, particularly ...

RABIES is a silent killer and the figures can prove it. The Department of Health (DOH) reported that rabies cases surged from ...

During the summer, as more people are out and about, the chance of people and pets coming into contact with wild animals ...

Rabies, a deadly viral disease affecting the central nervous system, remains a global health threat, particularly in regions ...

A raccoon found on June 19 on Stella Road near the intersection of Stella Loop Road in Patrick Springs has tested positive ...

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ/West Piedmont Health District Release) - A raccoon found June 19 on Stella Road near the ...

The virus resides in their saliva, entering the bloodstream of the victim through the bite wound. Dogs, bats, and raccoons are common carriers, making bites from these animals particularly ...

Health officials said human exposure to rabies happens when the saliva of an infected animal enters the body through an open wound or mucous membrane, such as an animal bite. Rabies is 100% fatal ...

Fox found near Chester was rabid, Chesterfield health officials say Exposure to rabies: Any bite, scratch or other circumstance where saliva from a suspected rabid animal enters an open wound ...