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Cat Bites, Ouch – More Than You Know About Cat Bites

Statistics reveal that 80 percent of all cat bites get infected. A puncture wound is the most frequent type of bite. Chances of infections will be greatly reduced if a cat bite bleeds fairly well. The bleeding actually flushes out some of the infectious saliva out of the wound. A cat bite is frequently a puncture wound that doesn’t bleed very much, or at all because of the rather long pointed nature of the cats teeth. If the bite is in a joint, such as a finger knuckle, the injury can prove to be even more serious with the possibility of bone infection and inflammation.

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12 Uses for Lemon

Who knew there could be so many uses for lemon besides cooking?

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The Nuisance of Biting Bugs During a Bug Out

Proper planning must be taken in order to ensure that you and your family are not devoured by biting bugs during a bug out. Most of the current insect repellents on the market today use DEET as the active ingredient. You will find it in just about the entire over the counter product line that you can purchase. Supposedly, the DEET in the repellents today can be safely used on children as young as two months old as well as on adults.

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Aggressive Dogs as Pets

About awareness of having an aggressive dog for a pet. To remind people who want or own an aggressive dog that the responsibility is high.

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How to Kill a Mosquito Without the Blood Splatter?

The easy way to get rid of the little blood suckers.

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Emergency and First Aid Measures for Bites and Stings

What to do if you get bitten or stung.

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Summer Time Solutions for Pests

Summer time brings good things, but also pests. For years, people have used mud and other awkward solutions to remain bite free.

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Top Five Most Dangerous Snakes and How to Cure Their Bites

Ever wondered what the top dangerous snakes are or how they look? It is important to know how each snake looks because it helps a paramedic give the right anti-venom.

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Flea Invasion

A horrible, miserable experience with flea bites.

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Keeping Your Pets Safe From the Dangers of Ticks

Safety precautions that will keep your pets safe from the dangers posed by ticks.