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    How to Stay Healthy Around Pets

    Pets have many benefits, but they can also spread germs that can make people sick. Learn ways to stay healthy while enjoying pets.

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    Pet Travel Safety

    Traveling can sometimes be stressful, for pets and people. Learn how to prepare to prevent stress and keep pets safe and healthy during travel.

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    Pet Safety in Emergencies

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    Page last reviewed: September 15, 2021
    Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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