From: About.com Veterinary Medicine
Spring is upon us, and for many of us, that means tick season is
fast approaching. Ticks may carry a number of diseases that infect
animals and humans. In this new article by Lianne McLeod DVM, learn
about Babesiosis, an infection with the parasite Babesia. Related
Reading: How to Remove a Tick From Your Pet or Yourself What To Do
With That Tick That You Just Removed From Your Pet (Or You)
Ehrlichiosis in Dogs Photo: Adult deer tick, Ixodes scapularisP by
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Tick Time: Ehrlichiosis
Ehrlichia are a type of bacteria that are commonly transmitted to
animals and people by ticks. This transmission occurs worldwide,
causing a disease called Ehrlichiosis, or tropical canine
pancytopenia (and several other names). Spring is almost here in
the northern hemisphere, and for many areas, that means tick season
is, or will soon be, upon us and our pets. Learn about this
tick-borne disease as well as how to remove ticks and prevent
bites. Related Reading: How to Remove a Tick From Your Pet or
Yourself What To Do With That Tick That You Just Removed From Your
Pet (Or You) Photo: A male "brown dog tick" (Rhipicephalus
sanguineus) - credit James Gathany/CDC ...
Babesia Parasite Infection in Cats
Babesiosis Babesiosis is the diseased state caused by the protozoal
(single celled) parasites of the genus Babesia. The most common
mode of transmission is by tick bite, as the Babesia parasite uses
the tick as a reservoir to reach host mammals. Infection in a cat
may occur by tick transmission, direct transmission via blood
transfer from [...]
Babesia Parasite Infection in Cats
Babesiosis Babesiosis is the diseased state caused by the protozoal
(single celled) parasites of the genus Babesia. The most common
mode of transmission is by tick bite, as the Babesia parasite uses
the tick as a reservoir to reach host mammals. Infection in a cat
may occur by tick transmission, direct transmission via blood
transfer from [...]
Welcome new writer, Lianne McLeod DVM
I am pleased to introduce Lianne McLeod DVM as a Contributing
Writer for this site. Actually, it would be more appropriate to say
re-introduce Lianne, as she was the Guide for the About.com Exotic
Pets site for over eleven years before leaving last summer to
pursue and advanced degree. Lianne and I worked together on many
About.com site projects over the years, including the Derm Diary,
an account of Lianne's two very itchy dogs. Still attending school,
Lianne missed About.com, and is back to help write profiles for
various canine and feline diseases and conditions. I am excited to
have her back and to be work...
Campy Info On Tick
The beginning of spring marks the time when Pug owners everywhere
needs to be ready to defend their k9s from ticks. With canine
artificial insemination, the male canine in no way comes in contact
with the bitch so is risk-free from whatever she may well carry.
However, you can find nevertheless the opportunity that [...]Campy
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