Feline upper respiratory infection (cat flu) is a common condition among cats. Like the human condition, it is most likely the result of a bacterial infection in the upper respiratory tract due to lowered immunity within the body. Since forever, common knowledge about the common flu has taught that one species does NOT spread an [...]
In 2024, the Avian "Bird Flu" has flown the coop to infect dairy cows! Or, so says the CDC: A multistate outbreak of HPAI A(H5N1) bird flu in dairy cows was first reported on March 25, 2024. This is the first time that these bird flu viruses had been found in cows. The USDA says: [...]
Shedding is a term generally reserved for furry animals who lose their hair, creating a nuisance for their human caretakers. Tips and tricks to reduce excessive shedding from animals are widespread on the internet. Move over Fido! In today's dog-eat-dog world, the medical literature says that people also shed. Consensus Science The human shedding phenomenon [...]
Once upon a time... ....along came The Monkeypox virus! Symptoms may include a desire to swing from tree to tree, to pick breakfast bugs off your mate, and to screech, yell, and generally monkey around. But seriously.... According to the Centers for Disease Creation (CDC), the agency that created at least eight Genus categories of [...]
