Posts Tagged: Infections
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Dog Bites Man, Alerts Him To Serious Illness

So many of you have thought to pass this along this morning that it is clearly the kind of event the entire community wishes to gather itself around. Who am I to say no? Here ya go: "A Michigan man's life was saved after his terrier bit off his big toe, alerting him to the seriousness of an infection while he was passed out drunk, according to The Grand Rapids Press."

What do you think? Has your terrier ever eaten your big toe while you've been unconscious due to inebriation, making you aware of a pressing medical condition? Tell us in the comments!

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Domestic Animals Now Competing With Birds And Swine

An increasing number of cats and dogs are infected with MRSA-the antibiotic resistant "superbug" created by English people's aversion to washing themselves. However, it seems that the animals are catching the infection from their human owners, rather than other animals, so I guess that's good. Or is it? As someone who spent the day with a vomiting cat I'm not sure how to feel about all of this. I'm gonna settle on "concerned."