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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 […]

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
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, […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024
Dogs • February 17, 2021

What is Pink Eye in Dogs?

Pink eye in dogs is also known as conjunctivitis or “red-eye.” It is an itchy inflammation of the dog’s inner eyelids tissue and the whites of the eyes. Treating “pink eye” or conjunctivitis is essential because the condition can lead to blindness, pain, and further infection in dogs if left untreated. Conjunctivitis in canines may […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • November 23, 2024
Birds • February 17, 2021

What Is Newcastle Disease?

Newcastle disease is a contagious disease that is viral, and it affects birds. This disease can affect both domestic and wild birds. It is also possible for the bird to transmit Newcastle to humans. This disease is more common for poultry since they are exposed to more germs and other birds due to the market […]

Kingsley Felix • November 23, 2024
Features • February 17, 2021

What is Salmonella Infection?

Salmonella is a bacterial infection that lives in the intestines of many animals. A person can get these bacteria if they eat food that has become contaminated. These bacteria can also be passed to them from animals that are infected. Many different types of animals carry these bacteria and if a person is not careful, […]

Kingsley Felix • November 23, 2024
Birds • February 17, 2021

10 Diseases You Can Catch From Your Sick Pet Birds

Zoonotic diseases are those diseases that can be passed from animal to man and vice versa. People interested in getting an avian pet usually wonder if there are any disease they could get from their potential animal buddy. The simple answer to the question is yes, there are several illnesses that can be passed from […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • November 23, 2024
Cats • February 17, 2021

My Cat and Feline Herpes Virus (FHV)

Feline herpes virus clinically known as FHV is a viral infection caused by the feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1). It is a highly contagious virus that affects cats. This virus is one of the major causes of cat flu (medically known as Upper Respiratory Infections). The virus is found anywhere and everywhere and just like […]

Hope Ehikioya • 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 […]

Oluwafemi Michael • 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 […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024