Experts believe that about 90% of the cat population has the feline herpes virus; this particular virus isn't sexually transmitted, but is usually passed onto kittens by the mother cat. Usually, the virus lies dormant until the affected cat experiences a high level of stress. At this point, symptoms of the herpes virus may become obvious, such as watery eyes or eye discharge, a runny nose, and excessive sneezing. Fortunately, there are some simple things that all cat owners can do to reduce herpes outbreaks in their indoor cats.
19 December 2014
More people are keeping chickens and other fowl as pets or for fresh eggs. Like their wild cousins, these birds are well adapted to all kinds of weather. They don't need much help keeping warm and happy in the winter. Being a type of pet that is mostly kept outside, fowl can be especially prone to frostbite and other cold-related injuries. To prevent your birds from getting ill or injured when the weather gets cold and wet, consider the following:
19 December 2014