Rat Bite Disease

If I could list the top five problem canine behaviors that drive dog parents to the brink of despair, scent marking would be high on that list. Even though scent marking is a very normal and common behavior outside, particularly in male dogs, dog marking becomes a big problem when it occurs in the home. Housetraining accidents are common, too, but unlike scent marking, basic toileting issues can be rectified with a clear, consistent schedule and by following a few housetraining rules. You can tell scent marking from a normal toileting issue by the amount of urine eliminated. Dogs with potty problems usually produce larger amounts of urine than dogs who mark. Scent markers like to deposit little bits of urine in many different places so territory can be well-covered. Why dog marking happens Dog marking happens for a variety of different reasons. Photography by Shutterstock. Dogs mark to advertise their presence or claim territory and resources. Pheromones in urin...

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Vaccines are a hot debate and elicit fear and anger from both sides. But pet vaccines are just as crucial for pet owners to think about as heartworm tests. No one wants their beloved pet to get a life-changing or deadly disease, so it's important to understand what your options are to protect your pet. The Problem With Pet Vaccines The problems with pet vaccines are similar to the issues with human vaccines, including ingredients, adverse effects, and over-vaccination. Vaccine Ingredients Pet vaccines contain dangerous ingredients, including: Thimerosal – A mercury-containing preservative. Mercury is a heavy metal and known neurotoxin. A recent study found that thimerosal may also be an immunotoxin.  Aluminum – Another heavy metal used as an adjuvant (an ingredient used to improve the vaccine's efficacy. A 2008 study linked aluminum to brain degeneration, even in dogs. Formaldehyde – Another ingredient that is a known toxin. The National Institute of Health l...

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A regional corner of Africa is a hotspot for cases of HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, prompting researchers to call for targeted health support rather than a national response. The new research, published today in BMJ Global Health , found a high prevalence of all three infectious diseases in the Gambela region, a regional centre located in western Ethiopia that borders South Sudan. Lead author Dr Kefyalew Alene, from the Curtin School of Population Health and the Telethon Kids Institute, said it was concerning to find one region reporting large numbers of all three diseases. "Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), tuberculosis and malaria are the three most serious infectious diseases in the world, causing high morbidity and mortality rates especially in low and middle-income countries," Dr Alene said. "This study identified that the Ethiopian region of Gambela, which is home to more than 330,000 people, was a hotspot for high cases of HIV, tuberculosis and malaria....

A video showing a giant dog towering over their human owner has been met with a mixture of astonishment and apprehension online. The ownership of large dogs remains a divisive topic among pet lovers, with some firmly in favor and others apprehensive, to say the least, given the number of biting incidents involving canines of this kind. So it was hardly a surprise when a video showing a giant alabai, or Central Asian shepherd dog, standing up on their owner drew such a wide range of responses online. It can be viewed here. The video, posted to TikTok by an account called AppaTheAlabai, has already been watched a total of 5.3 million times already. In the clip the dog, the titular Appa, can be seen reaching up to take a treat from their owner's hand. In doing so, viewers get a glimpse of the sheer size of the pooch, who stands tall above their owner and even the frame of the door. The dog's potentially intimidating stature is evidently not lost on their owner either, who shared...

Dogs do not fight for no reason. When they do fight, they can inflict serious harm to each other. Injuries may even lead to death. If you find yourself in a situation wherein you have to stop a dog fight, RESIST the instinct to jump in physically. This will put you at risk, said Jenna Stregowski in "Reasons Why Dogs Fight and How to Safely Stop It" in The Spruce Pets site. Reasons dogs fight Dogs fight due to several reasons, most of which are rooted in natural canine instincts. There are even situations which can turn even the friendliest dog into a vicious fighter, said Stregowski. It is good to walk your dogs regularly so they can expend excess energy. This will prevent dog fights as they will not have enough energy o fight one another. Also, it is better to walk them together so that they get used to one another. This familiarity will also hopefully prevent dog fights. These reasons include: 1. to protect one...

Cat bites can make deep puncture wounds that are hard to clean. The nature of these wounds allows bacteria or other organisms to become trapped deeper in the skin. Due to this, and the fact that cats carry many types of bacteria in their mouths, a bite can lead to infection. In the United States, cat and dog bites make up 1% of all emergency room visits. Cat bites are responsible for up 3–15% of these cases. This article has more information on cat bites, safety tips, first aid, and when to seek medical attention. Cats can bite when they become spooked or scared. Cats carry a variety of pathogens in and on their bodies. In some cases, cat bites may lead to mild to severe infections. Though the chance of infection can vary, general estimates of infection rates of cat bites range from 20% to 80%. Some estimates indicate that up to 50% of children bitten by a cat will develop an infection. As a result, a person should watch for signs of infection if a cat bites them. In addition to an in...

An animal bite is a common injury that can lead to serious complications. It's estimated that dog bites make up about 1% of all injury-related emergency room visits in the United States each year. While most animal bites are not life-threatening, they can become dangerous when they become infected. When this occurs, bacteria can quickly spread to other areas of the body.   It is possible to be bitten by a wild animal, but most animal bites come from an animal you know, such as a pet. Animals tend to bite when they feel stressed or threatened. This article will describe the different types of animal bites and how to treat them. It will also explain when to seek medical care.  Felipe Alves / 500px Why Do Animals Bite? Animals usually do not bite unless they feel threatened in some way. An animal may bite if they feel stressed, scared, or startled. They may also bite in an effort to protect something important to them lik...

Staphylococcus aureus  (staph) is a bacteria that normally resides on people's skin without causing problems. However, it can cause an infection when it gets under the skin or into the bloodstream. It is highly contagious and can easily spread through certain types of contact. This article discusses the symptoms of a staph infection, how it spreads, treatment, and prevention. Verywell / Gary Ferster What Is Staph? There are many different types of the bacteria  Staphylococcus . The strain that most commonly causes infection in humans is  Staphylococcus aureus . The skin is the most common disease site, but the bacteria can also cause problems in the digestive tract, bones, lungs, and heart. A severe infection occurs when the bacteria enter the bloodstream and release toxins that cause a condition called sepsis, a powerful response by the body in fighting bacterial blood poisoning. Symptoms Stap...

Ricardo Alexandre Stock, 1 Elcio Luiz Bonamigo, 2 Emeline Cadore, 3 Rafael Allan Oechsler 4 1 Corneal Transplant Section, Santa Terezinha University Hospital, 2 Department of Ophthalmology and Bioethics, 3 University of Western Santa Catarina, Joaçaba, 4 Cornea Department, Oftalmo Center Blumenau, Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil Background: Infectious crystalline keratopathy is a rare, progressive infection characterized by the insidious progression of branches and crystalline corneal opacities with minimal or no inflammation. This case report describes the evolution of an infectious crystalline keratopathy caused by Cladosporium sp., which developed after tectonic keratoplasty in a patient with a history of ocular trauma. Case presentation: A 40-year-old Brazilian male was the victim of firework-induced trauma to the left eye, which resulted in a corneal laceration that could not be sutured as well as a severe traumatic cataract. The patient underwent penetrating keratoplasty...