On November 3, 1957, Russia launched Sputnik 2 sending the first animal to space, orbiting the Earth. Laika (Barker in English) was a female mixed breed stray dog. Sadly, it is believed that due to heat and stress, she died a few hours after takeoff. But hers and other dogs flights paved the way for […]
Cytauxzoonosis is caused by protozoa. Protozoa are tiny organisms found in the environment. The host animal is the bobcat, although the Texas cougar was discovered to be a host too. It was also found in a captured white tiger. Cytauxzoonosis is not a zoonotic disease in spite of the name. In other words, it is […]
There are many urban legends about cats. Below we debunk some of these myths. Myth: Cats can have cow’s milk Fact: Cats are actually lactose intolerant and can get an upset stomach from drinking milk. Myth: Cats should eat fish Fact: Cats can eat fish occasionally, but too much fish in their diet can lead […]
