The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tells us that the rabies virus can be transmitted to all mammals, humans too. Some mammals are carriers of the rabies virus and are referred to as reservoirs. Commonly, raccoons, foxes, coyotes, skunks and some species of bats are reservoirs but can also be infected by the […]
The HSUS tells us that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, in the Everglades, announced a ban on the import and trade in Burmese Pythons, Yellow Anacondas, and northern and southern African Pythons. These are large constricting snakes, not suitable as pets. They can kill and injure people, owners and others alike. They are an invasive species […]
It may not be a pleasant subject, but it’s important to know the difference between vomiting and regurgitation. Have you ever seen your pet begin to show signs of nausea such as salivating, licking lips, drooling? This is soon followed by contractions of the abdomen and up comes a mess. With regurgitation, there are no […]
