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It may be that cats and dogs, as well as other furry friends, are in more danger of snake-bites than their human owners.

Dogs and cats are more likely than humans to be bitten by rattlesnakes. Nationwide, an estimated 150,000 dogs and cats are bitten each year. It's not known how many die.

Dr. Karl Jandrey, who treats animal emergencies at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of UC Davis' School of Veterinary Medicine, says most bites are to the nose, muzzle and lips. The neck and front legs are also areas for pet owners to examine for swelling and bleeding.

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