Tapeworms Hyperthyroidism Serious Conditions Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) Cancer Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Male vs Female Sufficient data isn’t available to definitively state that male and female tabby cats have completely distinct temperaments and personalities....
The presence of flea tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum) in a dog's droppings is also a tell-tale sign of flea infestation. In order for a dog to become infested with the so-called 'flea tapeworm' it has to have consumed an adult flea that is itself infested with the larval forms of the...
It is estimated that the “saber tooth squirrel” was about 4-6 inches long. It had a long skinny mouth with long canine teeth. It is believed its diet consisted of worms and insects. The mammal was described by Guillermo Rougier to look like the squirrel in the movie “Ice Age” calle...
Like most other insects, lice have three main body parts: a head, a thorax and an abdomen and, like most other insects, lice have six legs (three on each side) that originate from the mid-section of the body (thorax). The louse's legs are specially shaped for gripping the host anima...
Health Problems:Normally wolf dogs are a very healthy dog breed. We are saying this because, they don’t come with any genetic health problems like other dog breeds does. But they can be attacked by many common canine health problems such as heartworms, fleas, ticks etc. they should be ...
In general wolfdogs are exceptionally healthy animals. They do not have any common genetic health problems such as hip dysplasia, etc, but can of course be bothered by common canine ailments such as fleas, ticks, heartworms (if not treated with preventative); canine diseases such as parvovirus...
Parasitic Infections– Intestinal parasites like tapeworms, hookworms, roundworms andGiardiaoften attack a dog’s GI tract. They are found in stagnant water sources, feces and contaminated food sources like meat and dairy. Symptoms of these and other infections can vary depending on the specific ca...
Nematodes, which are also known as roundworms, are a large group of mainly microscopic animals with wormlike bodies. Although most nematodes are microscopic, a species of nematode that lives inside the sperm whale can reach lengths of up to 13m (43 ft.). ...
Pet owners risk rashes, diseases, bites, and worms when they neglect pet care basics. And dogs and cats can suffer needlessly, too. This WebMD slideshow lays out scenarios and offers suggestions to help avoid mistakes.
include excessive licking or scratching, scabs, and hot spots. Severe flea infestations can cause blood loss andanemia, and even expose your dog to other parasites, such as tapeworms. Treatment may include a topical and/or oral flea killer and a thorough cleaning of the pet's home and yard...