Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is another tickborne disease. Despite its name, it has spread throughout North and South America. RMSF is carried by the American Dog Tick, the Rocky Mountain Wood Tick and the Brown Dog Tick. The ticks bite small mammals, chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits, etc. who are infected with the disease, a bacterium known […]
Dr. Andrew Jones on his blog, “Veterinary Secrets”, has written about the move by the U.S. government to prevent or restrict veterinarians from performing home euthanasia. There is a federal law, the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) that states it is illegal for veterinarians to use some medications outside the area where they are registered such […]
Exotic pets are usually defined as anything other than the typical domesticated animals. Exotic pets include snakes, lizards, weasels, tropical birds, wild animals and more. If you’re thinking of adopting an exotic pet, here are some points to consider: Contents 1 Advantages of owning an exotic pet 2 Disadvantages of owning an exotic pet 3 […]
