Cats were revered and worshipped in Ancient Egypt. It was believed that they were sent by Egyptian gods to kill the insects and rodents that invaded the grains, threatening the food supply. In these ancient times, killing a cat, even accidentally, was considered an act of treason and punishable by death. At one time it […]
The literal translation of Pyoderma is “pus in the skin.” Deep Pyoderma is a serious bacterial infection caused by staphylococcus bacteria or even e-coli. Pyoderma can be a Surface skin infection, Superficial which is an infection within the skin or Deep Pyoderma which is an infection under the skin. Symptoms of Pyoderma are rash, pain, […]
People have given descriptive names to many skin conditions a horse may have such as “girth itch.” But determining the disease requires a professional evaluation. Horses have sensitive skin and in order to find the cause of any skin condition, a veterinary examination is required. Early and proper treatment can ease a horse’s distress and […]
