Best Friends Animal Society located in Kanab, Utah, recently ran a study to determine the differences in behavior between abused dogs and those in normal environments. The dogs in the study were selected by asking owners, who believed their dogs were abused prior to adopting them, to complete a survey. The researchers then studied the […]
Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease, that is it can be transmitted from animals to people. It is caused by a protozoan parasite, Toxoplasma gondii. Toxoplasmosis is particularly dangerous for pregnant women and immune compromised people. The organisms that cause Toxoplasmosis are shed in a cat’s feces or ingested when eating undercooked or raw infected meat. […]
Degenerative Myelopathy is a disease in which there is a gradual loss of coordination and strength that begins in the hind quarters. About 80% of cases of Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) occur in German Shepherd Dogs, leading researchers to believe there is a genetic component to the disease in this particular breed. DM is usually seen […]
