An Eosinophil is a type of white blood cell that responds to allergic reactions or parasites. A granuloma is a solid lump of inflammatory cells. There are 3 different skin conditions called Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex, not all of which are granulomas or contain eosinophils. EGC is rare in dogs and more commonly seen in cats […]
The Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)is very common and affects horses worldwide. There are four different types: EHV-1 can cause neurological disease and respiratory disease. It can also affect a fetus causing abortion; EHV-2 can cause respiratory disease in foals; EHV-3 is responsible for venereal disease in horses; EHV-4 – respiratory diseases. Transmission of the disease is […]
One form of animal abuse is illegal animal fighting. Animals are trained to fight in a ring and people make bets on the winner. These fights are extremely violent and also usually involve other criminal activities such as gambling, drugs, prostitution and illegal firearms. Children are often exposed to this violence and put to work […]
