Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2011;9(2):215-226. As with most mammalian bites, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (augmentin) is a reasonable empiric antibiotic in an ...

If it the animal has received the rabies vaccine ... place in 24–48 h (sooner if there are signs of infection). Also, if indicated, the bite should be reported to local health or law enforcement ...

The bite from a brown recluse can be serious, but that doesn't mean it's always life-threatening. This is what to do if you're bitten.

Health inspectors have detected rabies in dead bats around Reedley and Fresno, and those bats may have been in contact with ...

“It can quickly lead to a serious infection within six to 12 hours after the bite.” As a lifelong pet ... who studies animal behavior. He explained that cats, like humans, may enjoy social ...

The Wake County Animal Center has temporarily shut its doors to curb a canine illness outbreak after Streptococcus ...

Wake County Animal Center closes for a month following the death of three dogs due to a Streptococcus zooepidemicus outbreak.

Public health officials will notify anyone who has been exposed to risks and will inform them of the need to seek medical ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Wake County Animal Center is temporarily closing for 30 days due to an outbreak of a canine illness. The center said a recent outbreak of Streptococcus zooepidemicus ...

The cat was found near Princess Anne Street in Hopewell. Health officials encourage pet owners to update their animals' ...