CDC: Fido and Fluffy behind 86,000 falls a year (AP)

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CDC: Fido and Fluffy behind 86,000 falls a year
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AP - Watch out for Fluffy and Fido! Cats and dogs are a factor in more than 86,000 serious falls each year, according to the first government study of pet-related tumbles. Such incidents are relatively rare, accounting for just about 1 percent of injuries from falls. The vast majority cause only minor injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


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