Pet Health: 22 September 2005

Pet Turtles May Be Harmful to Your Health
The FDA is alerting parents to the danger of human disease from small turtles, which are illegal as pets. Small turtles are a source of salmonellosis, an infection of the intestines caused by bacteria called Salmonella.
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Beijing keeps nearly one million pet dogs
Beijing residents are keeping nearly one million pet dogs, reported Monday's Procuratorial Daily, citing the China Small Animal Protection Fund.
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Merck Launches New Health Magazine, Your Health Now
Merck & Co., Inc. announced today the launch of a new health magazine - Your Health Now - which puts useful, timely and unbiased health information directly into the hands of the general public.
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Your Town
Askunk that wandered into a North Salinas backyard has tested positive for rabies, prompting the Monterey County Health Department to remind residents that they should not leave out pet food, as it may attract wild animals.
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