Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) is caused by a fungus – Coccidioses – that lives in the soil of mainly dry areas. It is commonly found in the Southwest United States and parts of Mexico, Central America and South America. Inhalation of the airborne fungal spores usually begins the infection in the lungs. Symptoms are similar to […]
Coccidia usually affects younger pets – puppies and kittens. It doesn’t occur often in adult dogs and cats and usually gets better without treatment. Coccidia is a tiny parasite that causes diarrhea. In some cases, diarrhea can be mild, in others it can be severe. Symptoms are watery diarrhea, sometimes with blood, weakness, weight loss […]
The volcano in Iceland put many animals at risk. Animals who inhale or ingest volcanic ash are at risk for fluoride poisoning. This could cause internal bleeding, long-term bone damage and teeth loss. This was a large concern for farmers of sheep, cattle and horses in southern Iceland. Some horses panicked and ran away. They […]
