Zoonoses are diseases which can be transmitted from animals to humans or from humans to animals (sometimes called reverse zoonoses). Most pets can transmit certain diseases to human beings. Some animal diseases which affect humans are Rabies, Ringworm, Tuberculosis and Cat Scratching Disease, Psittacosis, Leptospirosis. Salmonella is also frequently carried from animal to human. Humans […]
I don’t know anyone who can pass by a kitten without saying “aww, how cute.” If you’re thinking about adopting a kitten, prepare for a fun time. As tiny as they are, they tug at our hearts. You can adopt a kitten from an animal shelter or, if you prefer a purebred, choose a reliable […]
As pet parents, we mourn the loss of our pets as we consider them part of the family. When a beloved dog dies, many of us choose to bury him/her in a special place, perhaps with some of the articles s/he loved. But we in modern times, are not the only ones to share these […]
