Does your cat act strangely, such as grooming continuously, beyond normal limits? S/he may have OCD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) cites environmental and social stresses as the main factors causing OCD in cats. It’s normal for cats to groom themselves, even in stressful situations. But when grooming continues well after the […]
Contact with a reptile is a major source of salmonella infection. About half the cases of salmonella in children under the age of 5 are caused by this. About 90% of all reptile pets carry salmonella. They may sometimes shed it in their feces, which causes it to remain on surfaces for a long period […]
As humans, kissing those we love comes naturally. And kissing our pets is our way of showing how much we love them. But pets, particularly exotics such as reptiles and amphibians harbor a number of bacteria that can affect humans. Even the adorable hedgehog may carry salmonella. Your exotic pet may not be as fastidious […]
