Strangles is a bacterial infection, Streptococcus Equi. It can quickly spread from horse to horse contact or contaminated materials such as food and water buckets, grooming tools, etc. The disease is known as strangles because sometimes extreme swelling of lymph nodes in the throat area can cause suffocation. The bacteria enters through the nose or […]
Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) is commonly found in reptiles that eat plants and/or insects. Because iguanas are popular reptile pets, MBD is seen most often in these creatures. The primary cause of MBD is a breakdown in the metabolism of calcium. Calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin D are out of balance. These three act together to […]
Dogs can get eye infections which are caused by bacteria. Scratches to the cornea are also a common problem. They are caused by the eyes coming into contact with long hairs. To protect your dog’s eyes, carefully trim any excess hair around the eyes with a blunt-edge scissor. You can use a sterile eyewash made […]
