Articles tagged with 'Diseases'
What is laminitis, and how can it be prevented or treated?
Laminitis (also termed founder) is inflammation of the laminae of the foot – the soft tissue structures that attach the coffin or pedal bone of the foot to the hoof wall.
What is the risk of farmed poultry contracting avian influenza (or ‘bird flu’)?
Avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects birds but can also pose risks to other animals and humans.
What is canine parvovirus?
Canine parvovirus is a virus affecting dogs that attacks and damages tissues with rapidly dividing cells (such as the gastrointestinal tract, bone marrow, and lymphatic tissues), which can cause severe and life-threatening disease.
Why can’t I vaccinate my rabbit against myxomatosis?
The myxoma virus which causes myxomatosis is now widespread across the Australian environment which places domestic rabbits at risk of infection. There are two vaccinations against myxomatosis, but vaccination against myxomatosis is not permitted in Australia, so limiting exposure is the best preventative measure.
Why is it important to vaccinate my horse against Hendra virus?
There are three important reasons to vaccinate your horse against Hendra virus. First, vaccination reduces the risk of your horse contracting Hendra virus (HeV), a serious and life-threatening disease. Unvaccinated horses with the disease either suffer a debilitating and distressing death or if diagnosed, are euthanased.
How do I keep my horse healthy?
To answer this question we first need to know how a healthy horse looks and behaves. What are the signs of a healthy horse?
What are Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV)?
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) are retroviruses that attack the immune system, the same group of viruses as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). How common are FIV and FeLV?
Should I feed live insects to my reptile?
The potential impacts on both reptiles and insects should be considered when making the difficult choice of whether you should feed your reptile with live insects.
What is ringworm and how do I know if my companion animal has it?
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin and hair. Ringworm spreads rapidly, and is zoonotic which means that it can spread from animals to people. Ringworm on a Jack Russell Terrier. How do animals get ringworm?
What is Leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is a disease which can affect animals and humans, caused by infection with bacteria called Leptospira. Leptospirosis can cause kidney failure and liver failure, and occasionally severe lung disease and bleeding disorders in animals.