Deaths from scorpion stings are rare, and only around 3,250 per year. Majority of those deaths are from tragic circumstances, such as allergic reactions and vulnerable sting locations like the face. Because scorpion venom leads to inflammation, a sting to the face can cause asphyxiation. The Ar...
If they’re eating regular grass in your yard and you haven’t put anything like plant food or pesticides on the lawn, there’s very little danger for your dog. The grass may present a small choking hazard, but a dog will usually vomit a piece of grass if it gets stuck in its throa...
OccasionallyC. abortuscan cause significant human disease, particularly in pregnant women with significant contact with aborting or lambing ewes.52Infection may be more common than disease, but because of the risk of fetal or maternal death, it is important that producers and veterinarians handling ...
3While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 4But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5You are all children of the ...
Pregnant women are especially at risk. Chlamydophila felis and Neochlamydia spp. have not yet been clearly established as significant zoonotic pathogens. View chapter Chapter Chlamydia (Trachoma and Sexually Transmitted Infections) International Encyclopedia of Public Health Reference work2008, International...
Here’s what you need to know about diarrhea in cats. Why Does My Cat Have Diarrhea? Diarrhea in cats is a common symptom of many diseases, and it is never normal. The causes range from harmless to deadly. Kittens, senior cats, cats with chronic disease, and pregnant cats are all at...
and health issues such as breast cancer. Female kittens can get pregnant as early as 4 months old, so don’t delay. Many shelters and professional breeders spay or neuter kittens at 8 to 12 weeks old (or once they weigh 2 lbs.) because babies recover more quickly than older cats. ...
These studies have linked BPA with fertility issues in mice (which has implications for human fertility) and altered thyroid hormone levels in pregnant women. Similarly, recent studies on phthalate exposure have indicated that it may have an impact on child development or even an increased risk of...
Discuss whether you think pregnant women should have pet cats. Why or why not? Fully describe the microbiological safety precautions that should be taken for pregnant cat owners. Why do dogs like to cuddle? Why do cats yawn? Why are calico cats female? Why should animals stay in their natur...
Moreover, unlike many otheramphibians, they undergo a process of incomplete metamorphosis in which they retain juvenile characteristics such as fins, webbed feet, and gills (the feather-like stalks on the head) into adulthood. The technical term for this is neoteny. It allows them to maintain ...