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Features • February 18, 2021

What Is Animal Flu?

Animal flu, also known as animal influenza, is a disease caused by animal influenza viruses. Influenza is a respiratory illness common among humans and a handful of some animal species, some domestic and wild birds, chickens, ducks, pigs, horses, including some aquatic animals like whale and farm carnivores. However, animal flu can cross the specie […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

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 […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

Features • February 18, 2021

What Is Brucellosis?

Brucellosis is an infection caused by a type of bacteria called Brucella that can spread from animals to people. People are commonly infected by consuming raw or unpasteurized dairy products. Although, the bacteria that cause Brucellosis can spread through the air or direct contact with infected animals. There are different strains of Brucella bacteria. Some […]

Aigbini Jennifer • 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 […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

Rodents • February 17, 2021

What Are Rodent Ulcers?

Rodent ulcers are appearing in different locations on the body. Sometimes the causes are hard to find making them a medical conundrum. Rodent ulcers can be found in the mouth or on the tongue. They can be pink and inflamed looking or they can be yellow and give off puss. The cause of these ulcers […]

Kingsley Felix • November 23, 2024

Cats • January 19, 2021

Cat Flu: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Pets have become part of human existence and people are adopting them for many reasons, one of them being companionship. Well, a pet gives excellent company for you and when you are busy doing house chores, they will be a playmate for your kids. Parents who worry about the safety of their babies consider adopting […]

Kingsley Felix • November 23, 2024

Dogs • January 19, 2021

Hypothyroidism in Dogs

The thyroid glands are found in the neck and are responsible for making a hormone known as thyroxine, which controls the process of metabolism, that is, the conversion of food into fuel. So, with hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland does not produce adequate levels of this hormone. Hypothyroidism is a common infection in dogs and affects […]

Kingsley Felix • November 23, 2024

Cats • January 19, 2021

7 Tips for Preventing Tick-borne Diseases in Your Dog

When it comes to our pets, their health and safety are of high priority. Preventing your dogs from ticks, can help a great deal in keeping them free from the diseases the ticks carry, and ensure their total well-being. Ticks are not only nuisance factors, they also have the ability to cause diseases. They can […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

Dogs • January 19, 2021

Coprophagia in Dogs

Everyone loves a good poop! OK, it’s not a subject that everyone likes to discuss but nevertheless, we all enjoy a good bowel movement. The same goes for dogs. But, unlike us humans, sometimes a dog does the unthinkable and eats its own poop! You are probably wondering why a dog would eat its own […]

Kingsley Felix • November 23, 2024

Dogs • January 19, 2021

What to Expect as Your Dog Grows Older?

Much like the way humans go through their aging process, senior canines and felines experience almost the same signs of aging — signs like diminishing eyesight, grey hair, hearing problems, arthritis, and general health concerns. If you have a dog who is already aging, this article will help you identify some of the health challenges […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • November 23, 2024