GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — According to CDC data, Colorado is one of four states with the most reported human cases of bubonic plague. With spring on its way, bugs and rodents that carry the bubonic plague will be out and about increasing the risk of exposure for both humans and pets.
Today, veterinarian, Dr. Gary Richter, tells WesternSlopeNow how to protect your pets from this deadly disease and provides information for what you should do if your pet contracts the disease.