Articles tagged with 'Diseases'
What do I need to know about drug withholding periods for my chickens?
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicine Authority (APVMA) has defined food-producing animal species as any animal used to produce food for human consumption, or which is used as food for human beings, and includes any buffalo, cattle, deer, fish (other than ornamental fish), goat, kangaroo, pig, poultry, rabbit, sheep, bee,…
What are common health problems in rabbits?
The following is a list of the most common ailments and diseases that can affect your rabbit. It’s very important to talk to your veterinarian about how to prevent disease and keep your rabbit healthy and happy. Respiratory infections Rabbits are susceptible to bacterial and viral respiratory infections.
How can I tell if my reptile is sick?
As many of you with reptilian pets would know, they can be challenging to read sometimes! Signs of illness can be very difficult to spot – because often there aren’t any!
What dental problems do guinea pigs get?
Guinea pigs (and rabbits) are very different from many other companion animals in that their teeth continuously grow throughout their lives. They have two slender incisors on both the upper and lower jaws at the front of their mouth.
What is Hendra virus?
Hendra virus (HeV) occurs naturally in flying foxes where it appears to cause little or no signs of illness. For reasons not yet completely understood, at times the virus is shed by flying foxes in their body secretions including urine, faeces, saliva and birthing fluids.
What is cat flu and how is it managed?
A cat with crusty discharge from the eyes which is one common symptom of cat flu. Cat flu is a general term for a highly contagious upper airway disease that affects cats and kittens.
Do flying foxes pose a disease risk to my dog?
There are two viral diseases affecting bats that can also infect dogs. These are Hendra virus and Lyssavirus. There have been no cases in Australia, where dogs have been clinically ill from either of these viruses.
Should I desex my guinea pigs?
Yes, you should have your guinea pigs desexed! Read on to find out why. Did you know that: Female guinea pigs can breed at the age of 4 weeks (although 8 weeks is more common)?
Do flying foxes pose a disease risk to my horse?
At certain times of the year (generally September to November for black and grey flying foxes, and April to May for little red flying foxes) flying foxes may secrete the Hendra virus (HeV) in body fluids such as urine, saliva and birthing fluids.
What is pigeon rotavirus and what should be done to stop it spreading in racing pigeons?
Pigeon rotavirus causes a highly infectious and fatal disease. The virus was first detected in racing pigeons in Western Australia a year ago and has now spread to the eastern states causing significant suffering and killing thousands of racing pigeons as well as those owned by pigeon fanciers.