Cryptosporidium, Crypto for short, is a microscopic parasite that may be found in your ferret’s poop. It can also affect humans and can cause diarrhea in both species. Infected mother ferrets can transmit crypto to their offspring. Ferrets can also get crypto from uncooked meat, contaminated water and other ferrets. Researchers have found that close […]
There’s nothing like a good tan to make us look healthy. But in recent years skin cancers have been on the rise. Humans have now learned how to protect themselves from sunburn and dangerous sun rays. And we’ve discovered that our pets also need protection from harmful sun rays. Pets that are most affected by […]
Just as we humans can be annoyed by certain touches, dogs can react similarly. Some dogs don’t mind being petted on the head while others dislike it, sometimes intensely. Here are several reasons why dogs can be annoyed by head petting. It disrupts the view of their surroundings. It can blur their vision. Some people […]
