An animal bite or exposure is defined as having one's skin pierced or abraded by animal teeth or claws, or by coming in contact with animal saliva or tissue on abraded skin, eyes, or mucus membranes.

In the summer, pediatricians see an uptick of animal bites as children spend more time outdoors and in new places. As parents, we try to protect our kids from these potentially dangerous circumstances ...

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Rabies is a deadly viral disease that attacks the nervous system and is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. It’s most commonly spread through bites or scratches from infected animals such as ...

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED? REPORTER: OFFICIALS SAY THEY BELIEVE THE RISE IS DUE TO THE PEOPLE AND PETS STAY HOME THE CAPTAIN WITH THE FORSYTH COUNTY SHERIFF ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION IN THIS FIRST 13 DAYS ...