A stray cat found in the Fordwick Lane area of Craigsville has tested positive for the rabies virus, according the Central Shenandoah Health District. While the cat no longer poses a threat to the ...

What Is Cat Scratch Fever ... asking about your symptoms and doing a physical exam. Your doctor will examine you to: Look at where you were scratched or bitten (if you have a scratch or bite ...

Despite their similarities at first glance, allergies and cold symptoms have major differences, most notably the underlying causes of these health issues. If you constantly wonder if you are ...

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It can affect one or both eyes. The symptoms of a cat eye infection resemble those of other eye diseases, such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the lining of the eye). That makes it difficult for ...

"We’re seeing a lot of virtual visits for cold and flu symptoms," says Gersch. "We’ve seen a big shift where people who have more mild symptoms will call in just to make sure they are doing ...

The PDSA is urging motorists to be careful as they prepare their vehicles for the cold season, and to clean up any spills of these ...

Cat bite may seem innocuous enough, but they have the potential to transmit certain diseases. The concern is greater if the cat is stray or feral. Rabies, caused almost exclusively by animal bites, ...

For people with depression, patting or playing with their cat has been shown to reduce symptoms (although this was over a short, two-hour period and can’t be extrapolated longer-term).