Oluwafemi Michael

Features • February 18, 2021

What Is Orf Infection?

Orf infection is a viral infection that affects the skin. It can be acquired through the handling of infected sheep or goats. Orf infection is a disease caused by Parapoxvirus, also known as contagious ecthyma, contagious pustular dermatitis, or scrappy mouth. It is a zoonotic disease, which implies that is it an infection caused by […]

November 23, 2024

Birds • February 18, 2021

What Is Parrot Fever (Psittacosis)?

Few diseases always catch people’s attention when mentioned and unfortunately parrot fever, commonly known as psittacosis, happens to be one of them. Parrot fever is classified as a zoonotic disease that affects different types of pet birds, especially parakeets and macaws. What Is parrot fever? Psittacosis or parrot fever is a disease that targets more […]

November 23, 2024

Features • February 17, 2021

What Is Glanders?

Glanders is an infectious zoonotic disease, which appears mostly in mules, horses, and donkeys. It can be contracted by humans and other animals like cats, dogs, and goats. Glanders is influenced by an infection known as the bacterium Burkholderia Mallei. Glanders is primitive in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Central, and South America. It has […]

November 23, 2024

Bovidae • February 17, 2021

What is Bovine Disease (Mad Cow Disease)?

Bovine disease, also known as mad cow disease or Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), is a degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system of cattle. This disease is known to be contagious and slowly progressive. Experts believe that the causative agent of this disease is due to an altered form of protein that is generally […]

November 23, 2024

Bovidae • February 17, 2021

What Is Enzootic Abortion?

Enzootic abortion, also known as chlamydiosis, is a contagious disease common in Angora goats and sheep. It is caused by a pathogen that is known as Chlamydia psittaci. Enzootic abortion may occur at any stage of pregnancy that usually results in stillbirths. However, some fetuses are born alive but weak, and they are most likely […]

November 23, 2024

Features • February 17, 2021

What is Zoonotic Disease?

A zoonotic disease is a contagious disease incited by a range of disease pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that can be passed from animal or insect to a human. Some of this disease will not affect the animal but will sicken a human. Zoonosis is another name given to the zoonotic disease, […]

November 23, 2024

Dogs • February 17, 2021

What is Toxoplasmosis in Dogs?

Toxoplasmosis is a medical condition that cat owners may experience in their pets more than dog owners. However, this isn’t to say that dogs don’t get affected too. Thankfully, some measures can be taken to not only prevent toxoplasmosis in dogs but also to treat it. What is Toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis can be referred to as […]

November 23, 2024

Dogs • February 17, 2021

What is Heartworm Disease in Dogs?

Heartworm disease in dogs is one of the most common diseases contracted by dogs. In the old times, the veterinaries developed a vaccine prescribed only to pet owners living in places where mosquitoes were found dominant, but in these present times, the heartworm disease is a global problem. Some dogs may be asymptomatic even after […]

November 23, 2024

Features • February 2, 2021

9 Hairless Animals in the World

It shouldn’t come as a surprise when we spot some hairless animals either in captivity or in the wild. Humans tend to anticipate and experience specific hair loss as they get older. Animals also have hair, and it is safe to say that this biological feature makes recognizing them very easy. Many don’t wait for […]

June 30, 2024

Mammals • January 21, 2021

Porcupine: Profile and Information

The name “porcupine” comes from the Middle French word porch’ pine, meaning “thorny pork.” Hence, the nickname/ Latin name of “quill pig” for the animal. The rounded, large, and slow animal belongs to the Hystricidae (Old World Porcupine) and Erethizontade (New World Porcupine) species. A study from National Geographic Wild has proven the porcupine to […]

July 31, 2024