Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease, that is it can be transmitted from animals to people. It is caused by a protozoan parasite, Toxoplasma gondii. Toxoplasmosis is particularly dangerous for pregnant women and immune compromised people. The organisms that cause Toxoplasmosis are shed in a cat’s feces or ingested when eating undercooked or raw infected meat. […]
We all love our dogs and spring. But spring is also a time when the ground thaws out and makes mudpuddles. And in this case, your dog can drink from them. Besides being unsightly, it could also lead to illness. But there are ways to prevent it, notably: Give the dog a drink before you […]
Contrary to popular belief, cats don’t always land on their feet. If cats fall a short distance, they can usually right themselves and land on their feet. They have very small collarbones which allow them to fit through small spaces and their backbones are very flexible, more so than other animals. Their spines have about […]
