Plague in dogs is a bacterial disease that is caused by parasites. Usually, infected fleas and rodents spread the disease. Specifically, the condition is caused by parasites called Yersinia pestis.
A wild rat in New Mexico tested positive for the plague after four dogs were diagnosed with the troubling disease earlier ...
New Mexico health officials are reminding residents that the plague can spread to people and pets after a wild rat found dead ...
Health officials say people and pets can become infected through flea bites or contact with infected animals ...
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