The fungus, Sporothrix schenckii is found in soil, plants and spagnum moss. It is an infection as it is transferable from pets to humans. Sporotrichosis can infect the skin, respiratory system, bones and even the brain. Cats usually have skin lesions which make it easier to transmit the infection to other animals and humans. Symptoms […]
2013 In central Virginia, several cases of Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) were reported. There are also known cases in parts of South America, Europe and India. PHF is found throughout North America and Canada where 3 provinces have had cases of PHF. PHF was formerly known as Equine Monocytic Ehrichiosis or Equine Ehricial Colitis. PHF […]
Cryptosporidium, Crypto for short, is a microscopic parasite that may be found in your ferret’s poop. It can also affect humans and can cause diarrhea in both species. Infected mother ferrets can transmit crypto to their offspring. Ferrets can also get crypto from uncooked meat, contaminated water and other ferrets. Researchers have found that close […]
