A species of tick, the American dog tick, is known to carry bacteria responsible for several diseases in humans, including tularemia (Francisella tularensis) and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.It is one of the most well-known of hard ticks. D. variabilis does not cause Lyme disease, which is carried by the deer tick Ixodes scapularis.Arachnid commonly called ticks are external parasites. They live on the blood of mammals, birds and occasionally amphibians and reptiles. Ticks are well known carriers of diseases, such as lyme disease. Ticks are second only to mosquitoes as vectors of human disease, both infectious and toxic.Tick bites look like mosquito bites, but can also sometimes bruise or resemble a bullseye.
The cat flea's primary host is the domestic cat and dogs in most of the world. The cat flea can also live on others like humans, rabbits, rodents and ruminants. Cat flea population can not be sustaind on the latter.
A friendly reminder from PetWalk.com and the FDA. That cute little turtle may be carrying more than a shell! Did you know some turtles carry Salmonella? Take care when handling the pets, as infants, small children and adults with impaired immune system are at risk of serious health risks if exposed to an animal with Salmonella. Baby turtles are a natural host to a group of Salmonella bacteria that can cause severe illness and death. Found in the outer skin and shell surfaces, the Salmonella can be transmitted by not washing hands properly after handling the animals.
However not many pet owners are aware that out pets suffer food allergies which can cause dermatological discomfort. In fact according to Nigel Taylor the Express vet one percent of all skin problems in cats and dogs are caused by dietary allergies.
Friday, 29 August 2008
A species of tick, the American dog tick, is known to carry bacteria responsible for several diseases in humans, including tularemia (Francisella tularensis) and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. It is one of the most well-known of hard ticks. D. variabilis does not cause Lyme disease, which is carried by the deer tick Ixodes scapularis. Arachnid commonly called ticks are external parasites. They live on the blood of mammals, birds and occasionally amphibians and reptiles. Ticks are well known carriers of diseases, such as lyme disease. Ticks are second only to mosquitoes as vectors of human disease, both infectious and toxic. Tick bites look like mosquito bites, but can also sometimes bruise or resemble a bullseye.
The cat flea's primary host is the domestic cat and dogs in most of the world. The cat flea can also live on others like humans, rabbits, rodents and ruminants. Cat flea population can not be sustaind on the latter.