Dogs don’t sweat as we do. They cool their bodies by panting. Oxygen enters the body through the open mouth, cooling their bodies. The evaporation of moisture on the tongue helps to reduce body temperature. Dogs can also reduce body temperature by dilating their facial and ear blood vessels. This allows the blood vessels to […]
FIP, Feline Infectious Peritonitis, is a viral disease that attacks the body’s systems. It affects wild cats as well as domestic ones and is found throughout the world. It is thought that FIP is a mutation of another virus. If a cat’s immune system is strong, the cat can fight off the virus. However if […]
The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) reported an outbreak of salmonella in several states that occurred in September of 2011. The states involved are Alabama, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Washington. The outbreak is attributed to hedgehogs purchased from multiple breeders. While all reptiles carry salmonella, it is not known if all hedgehogs […]
