Inclusion Body Disease (IBD) is highly contagious within the snake family, primarily found in Boa Constrictors and Pythons. It affect mainly the nervous system, but other organs as well. There are microscopic changes seen in the snake’s body cells (nervous system, liver, kidneys, blood) known as inclusion bodies, giving the name to the disease. Researchers […]
The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) explains that Dog Flu (Canine Influenza) is a contagious respiratory disease in dogs. It is cause by a Type A influenza virus labeled H3N8. It is not a human flu virus, but originally infected horses. H3N8 is highly contagious and has spread to dogs and between dogs. […]
The Dog Who Healed a Family (and other short stories) compiled by Jo Coudert This book is a collection of 19 stories of animals who brought hope and love to humans. Animals enrich our lives in so many ways, teaching us loyalty, compassion, trust, triumphs in life as well as death. An animal lover’s treasure […]
