Cat and Dog Health: 11 August 2005

Rankin remains vigilant after rabid dog attack
A toddler from Rankin Inlet who was mauled by a rabid dog has been released from a hospital in Winnipeg. A spokesperson for the department of health and social services says the child was treated for rabies, and health workers in Rankin Inlet will keep an eye on the two year old.
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Doggy breath gets the brush-off
IF your breath smells like cat food, it's time for your owner to brush your teeth. It's Pet Dental Health Month, and the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is telling every cat and dog (and, of course, their owners) about the health benefits of a clean set of feline, or canine, fangs.
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Patients to get 1,000 for pets
PEOPLE who are constantly in and out of hospital may soon be offered pets as well as pills. Patients in Lewisham may be able to buy a dog or cat with public cash to improve their well-being.
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More rabies prompt alert
"I went outside and saw a set of eyes staring at me," Harper said, recalling the events that took place two weeks ago. "At first I thought it was a cat and I didn't want to shoot a cat."
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