Veterinary Pet Insurance came up with the following names of cats as being most popular in 2010. Max Chloe Oliver Lucky Charlie VPI’s list of unusual cats’ names are really interesting: Purr Diem, Bing Clawsby, Chairman Meow, Optimus Pants and Admiral Pancake. Guess the old-fashioned names like Puss and Kitty are far down on the […]
Skunks are subject to the same parasites as dogs and cats – fleas, ticks, intestinal parasites such as worms, giardia, coccidia, all are on the the attack. Common roundworms are easy to treat. Veterinarians recommend an over-the-counter medication called Pyrantel Pamoate which kills hookworms, roundworms and pinworms. A fecal check at the vet will tell […]
[[Image:|right|400px|S]]The parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi, is carried by Triatomine bugs and causes Chagas Disease. The triatoma bug is a varied species, all sharing similar traits. Triatomas are usually nocturnal and feed on the blood of mammals (including humans), birds and reptiles. Triatoma bugs have many names, reduviid bugs, kissing bugs, assassin bugs, cone-nosed bugs and blood […]
