Colitis is the term for inflammation of the large intestine (colon). Inflammation decreases water absorption so feces don’t remain in the colon causing frequent bouts of diarrhea sometimes with mucous and/or blood. Colitis has several causes, among them stress, infections, other illnesses, contaminated food, parasites, trauma, IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), contact with infected pets. Symptoms […]
Rabies is a deadly virus transmitted by a bite from an infected animal. Rabies is rare in the United States thanks to the program of vaccination. However, if you have been bitten by a stray dog, cat or wild animal such as a raccoon, skunk, fox or bat, go to an emergency unit immediately. Rabies, […]
Where is the Greater Sulfur Crested Cockatoo from? The Sulfur Crested Cockatoo is native to Australia. Some have also been seen in Indonesia and New Guinea. What does the Greater Sulfur Crested Cockatoo look like? The Sulfur Crested Cockatoo is a beautiful white bird with a yellow crest. The tail and undersides of the wings […]
