Gastrointestinal Diseases from Animals

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ringworm in cattle :: Article Creator Ringworm Of Cattle VY-56 VY-56Animal Health Cooperative Extension ServicePurdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN 47907 R. L. Morter, D.V.M., C. James Callahan, D.V.M.School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University Cause Ringworm is caused by infection of the hair and surface layers of the skin by fungi. It occurs in all species of animals including man. Fungal infections cause little, if any, permanent damage or economic loss. However, because ringworm is a transmissable infectious disease, animals with lesions are barred from exhibitions or shows by regulations of the State Board of Animal Health. Infection of the skin and hair of cattle is most frequently due to Trichophyton verrucosum, a spore forming fungi. Spores are shed from the lesion by broken hairs or scabs from the lesion. The spores remain alive for years in a dry environment; and because they do, halters, grooming equipment, or even a barn...

giant octopus :: Article Creator Giant Pacific Octopus Common Name: Giant Pacific Octopus Scientific Name: Enteroctopus dofleini Average Life Span In The Wild: 3 to 5 years Size relative to a 6-ft man: IUCN Red List Status:? Not evaluated Least Concern Extinct Current Population Trend: Unknown The giant Pacific octopus grows bigger and lives longer than any other octopus species. The size record is held by a specimen that was 30 feet across and weighed more than 600 pounds. Averages are more like 16 feet and 110 lbs. Life Cycle They live to be about four years old, with both males and females dying soon after breeding. Females live long enough to tend fastidiously to their eggs, but they do not eat during this months-long brooding period, and usually die soon afterwards. Camouflage Giant Pacific octopuses have huge, bulbous heads and are generally reddish-brown in color. ...

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parvovirus infection in dogs :: Article Creator Early Signs Of Life-threatening Canine Parvovirus To Look Out For In Your Dog A case of a fatal parvovirus has been confirmed by a Nottinghamshire veterinary clinic. Ranging from moderate to life-threatening, canine parvovirus symptoms appear suddenly and can worsen quickly. The deadly virus is especially dangerous for puppies and unvaccinated dogs, and the earlier you catch it, the higher the chance of your pets survival. If in doubt, take your dog to the vets immediately. What is parvovirus? Parvovirus attacks the white blood cells and gastrointestinal tract of dogs. Heart muscle cells of very young puppies can also be damaged by parvovirus. It is spread through either direct or indirect contact with an infected dog's faeces. Serious infection is preventable with the right vaccinations, but this makes puppies and unvaccinated dogs especially vulnerable and likely to fall extremely ill if...

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cat scratch :: Article Creator How To Stop Cats From Scratching Furniture Once & For All Has your trendy mid-century sofa turned into a piece of modern art courtesy of your cat's busy claws? If so, you may be desperately seeking solutions for your cat's scratching behavior. Here's the thing: To us, a velvet armchair is a symbol of taste and elegance. We purchased it to decorate our home, and it holds sentimental value. Our homes and decor are, after all, a reflection of our style and personality. It makes a statement: "I have great taste, and this armchair proves it." To our cats? Evidently, they make no distinction between a $5,000 leather couch and a cardboard box from Amazon. We can't blame them though: Cats don't care about aesthetics, brand names, or sentimental value. One thing we should clarify, however, is that furniture holds some value to them too....

arthritis in dogs :: Article Creator There Are Many Effective Therapies For Dogs With Osteoarthritis [Ask The Vet] For information on submitting an obituary, please contact Reading Eagle by phone at 610-371-5018, or email at obituaries@readingeagle.Com or fax at 610-371-5193. Most obituaries published in the Reading Eagle are submitted through funeral homes and cremation services, but we will accept submissions from families. Obituaries can be emailed to obituaries@readingeagle.Com. In addition to the text of the obituary, any photographs that you wish to include can be attached to this email. Please put the text of the obituary in a Word document, a Google document or in the body of the email. The Reading Eagle also requires a way to verify the death, so please include either the phone number of the funeral home or cremation service that is in charge of the deceased's care or a photo of his/her death certificate. We also request that your f...