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Emperor Caligula and Incitatus

Incitatus was Roman Emperor Caligula’s favorite horse. The name is Latin for impetuous. Because Caligula took cruelty to extremes and his behavior was so bizarre, it is thought he may have been suffering from a mental disease. But the one thing Caligula did love was his horse Incitatus. Stories about his treatment of Incitatus abound. […]
Diseases Affecting Multiple Species New

Histoplasmosis

Cats, dogs and humans can be infected with Histoplasmosis, a fungal disease. The fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum, is found in soil mainly in humid areas particularly near bodies of water. Outdoor cats and dogs are more prone to histoplasmosis, especially hunting dogs who travel over all sorts of terrain. While infection can occur at any age, […]
Dog Behavior

Canine Compulsive Disorder

Canine Compulsive Disorder or OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) in dogs is a repetitive behavior carried to the point of being abnormal and often destructive. It’s possible that the condition is hereditary. Some of the behaviors that point to CCD are continuous barking, tail-biting, spinning, digging, self-mutilation through chewing or licking, pacing, pica (eating feces, rocks […]