The Matamata turtle can be found in streams of rain forests, primarily in the Amazon and Orinoco basins of South America. The shallow streams are covered with leaves and twigs, helping to camouflage the turtle. Size of the Matamata is up to 18 inches long and 35 lbs. Care should be taken when handling the […]
Ringworm is really not a worm, it’s a fungus. Ringworm is a zoonotic meaning it spreads from animals to humans. Called dermatophytes, these fungi live in soil, some in humans and others in animals. Those found in animals are called ringworm. The ringworm found in animals is usually not itchy and less inflamed and reddish […]
Bordetella is the inflammation of the trachea (windpipe) and the bronchi. It is also known as infectious tracheabronchitis. Symptoms are a hacking cough that may or may not produce mucous, nasal discharge and difficulty breathing. If not treated, it can lead to pneumonia. Kennel cough occurs often when boarding a dog in a kennel. The […]
