A flea becomes infected when it bites rats, opossums and stray cats that are carrying the disease. The disease is caused by ...

Jefferson County Public Health reported the cat lived near Cub Creek Park in Evergreen. It was the first animal with a ...

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A cat located near Cub Creek Park in Evergreen has tested positive for the plague, marking Jefferson County's first case this ...

The cat was located in Evergreen near Cub Creek Park, and is being hailed as the first confirmed plague case in Jefferson ...

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By Blake Miller For The Mountain Times Parasites aren’t just a nuisance. They can seriously affect the health and comfort of ...

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