• Staying safe from rabies

    Rabies is a viral disease in mammals that infects the central nervous system and, if left untreated, attacks the brain and ultimately causes death. While any mammal could transmit the disease, the animals most likely to do so in the United States include bats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, and skunks.

  • Animal bites on the rise

    Each year more than 4.5 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Prevention and education are the best solutions for preventing it.