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Pet Owners and Pet Health

Science shows the bonds between people and their pets can improve the health of pet owners. However, pets can sometimes carry diseases that make people sick. Pets carrying these diseases can look and act healthy, so it is important to always practice good hygiene, take your pet to its veterinarian regularly, and learn about the types of diseases certain pets may carry and spread.ā€‹

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