Can a stray dog make my dog sick?
The Risks of Helping Stray and Lost Animals
It’s a sad fact that even the friendliest of dogs can bite when scared, hungry, sick, or hurt. Stray dogs may also be carrying diseases that are potentially contagious to other pets and even to people.
Encountering an Unknown Dog
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1 Differentiate between stray animals and lost pets. If you happen upon a dog