7421 Grove Road, Frederick MD 21704

Contact Us: (301) 694-8015

Monday – Thursday: 8am-6pm, Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday 8am-1pm

Now accepting new clients! Call us today to schedule: (301) 694-8015

We have a grooming space available for lease. Feel free to contact us at info@frederickvet.com with the subject “Grooming” if interested.

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Puppy Poop Infections Affecting People

Puppies are transmitting potentially deadly Campylobacter bacteria infections via contaminated poop to the humans who handle them, with 55 people now sickened in an outbreak reaching across 12 states.

In the latest update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the agency says cases rose from 39 in mid-September to 55 reported by Tuesday.

“Evidence suggests that puppies sold through Petland are a likely source of this outbreak,” the CDC said in a news release issued Sept 11. “Petland is cooperating with public health and animal health officials to address this outbreak.” Health Day (10/03)

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