2013 Detecting Lyme disease in horses has been difficult since many horses don’t show symptoms until months after being infected. But in 2012, researchers at Cornell University’s Veterinary School developed a test which can detect antibodies as early as 2-4 weeks after the horse has been infected. The test also indicates the stage of Lyme […]
A pet reptile may vomit, appear listless, change skin color or lose its appetite. If your pet reptile shows signs of illness, visit your veterinarian immediately. These are some of the common ailments which reptiles may suffer from: Egg Binding – Egg-binding occurs when a female cannot pass the mature eggs formed in her reproductive […]
The health benefits of spay/neuter for small pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice are many. They include eliminating uterine, ovarian and testicular cancers, reduce mammary tumors, prevent pyometra, a severe uterine infection, decreased territory marking and generally mellower behavior typically towards cage mates. Since there is a risk with any surgery, it’s […]
