It starts with a flea bite, and the next thing you know you have a fever, chills, excruciating pain, perhaps black pus-oozing boils, and then death comes. The problem is you have no idea that a flea was the cause and you could be fine today and dead by tomorrow. It sounds horrible, but it was the reality for 1 in 3 people if you lived during the mid-1300s in Europe(History.com staff, par.1). It became known as the “Black Death” or as we know it today, Bubonic plague. The Bubonic Plague severely
When I graduate from high school I'd like to be a surgeon. I want to be a surgeon because it seems like a cool and interesting job. I think it would be an amazing experience to hold a human heart. I first saw this job and got really interested in it because of a T.V. show, Greys Anatomy. This career is important because it saves lives. It helps people with tumors, heart problems, and people who have injuries to be fixed and live longer. The information I found out about surgeons and surgery has helped
Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are an itchy, embarrassing and increasingly common problem. Although they spread no diseases, bed bugs are hard to get rid of and easy to spread, making them a problem no one wants to admit having. Many people do have the problem, however, due to increases in the frequency of travel and the insects' growing resistance to common pesticides. As the risk of bed bug exposure increases, it's important to understand how to identify and treat bed bug issues. You should also
Bed bugs, known as Cimex lectularius L., are blood-sucking insects that dwell in homes, hotels, and basically anywhere. In order for the bed bugs to survive and grow, the bug feeds on blood. The best time for the bed bugs to come out and retrieve their daily dose of blood is at night, which is controlled by the circadian rhythm. During the bug’s nightly routine, the bug is triggered by carbon dioxide released by the humans and comes out of its hiding place to seek a victim. The heat produced by the
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scared of cats but I was excited nonetheless. My mom and I googled local animal shelters and we came across SPCALA website. As we explored the site’s adoptable kittens page, I spotted a 3 month old female kitten and I pointed her out to my mom. My mom and I fell in love with the kitten whose name was Monroe. That very weekend we drove the 30 minutes to Long Beach where the animal shelter was located and filled out the adoption application. Within an hour we had officially adopted our first cat. Recently
take good care of it." Mom stated. I looked at the cats through the kennels. I slowly walked to gaze at them. I found a cat that was middle aged and healthy. The cat was grey and it had blue eyes. The cat was not like the others, the others gave a mew or a meow, but this tiny cat was sitting up straight looking at me with its head tilted. I felt like the cat was a family member I just had to bring home with me. Last but not least, I decided the cat was perfect, just like me, It was shy, quite, and
Care Tips For New And Old Cat Owners Cats have no competition in the animal kingdom and are easily the best pets to keep around the home for several reasons. Cats can be terrifically fun, and they can also take care of vermin in your home. Read on to find out how to care for your kitty. Check out the shelter when adopting a cat. Shelters are filled with beautiful cats, and the fee for adoption will basically cover the needed vet care. Besides, adopting a cat from an animal shelter means you are
Blue indicates areas of high risk. Cat-Scratch Disease BACKGROUND Cat-scratch disease (CSD), caused by the gram-negative coccobacillus Bartonella henselae, is a zoonosis that usually manifests in children as subacute regional lymphadenitis. Cats are the natural reservoir for B henselae and in developing countries up to 70% of urban domestic cats and 90% of stray cats carry the organism. The cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, transmits B henselae between cats. The distribution of CSD is worldwide
Domestic Cats vs Domestic Dog When wondering if you should get a dog or cat as a pet, you should first ask yourself: "Why would I want to get either in the first place?" There comes a time in everyone’s life when they decide to buy a pet. Some people buy the unusual pets like a pig, snake, bird, but most people will buy a cat or dog. There are many similarities and differences between a cat and dog. Before you go buy either, you need to discuss the type of character you like about both animals
sometimes, your cat just likes to eat continuously as if owning a bottomless stomach. Some cats simply exhibit the “always hungry” behavior, assuming that you have an unlimited buffet service at your home. And the reasons behind the behavior are related to their psychological or physical health status. 1. Lack of Nutrition Cats know what they need and if they can’t get the right nutrients from their diet or food source, they will eat more. This usually happens with poor quality cat foods and it affects
example of a cat. He states that, "cats find the outdoors facinating, but they also encounter health risks outside, including exposure to feline leukemia virus and fleas" (Varner 93). Cats desire access to the outdoors, however they do not and cannot understand the risks involved, such as getting diseases. The cat may want to go outside and explore, even though it is evidently obvious that their desire is against their best interests, which is not to get a disease. However, whenever the cat in fact wants
lakes virtual academy. This memoir is about my cat. My cat was born on May 12, the year of two thousand and twelve. My mom said she was a ragamuffin and that meant she had a very funny personality. These cats would go limp when you held them. The first time I saw her was on May 24, when I went to check her out to see if I wanted her. She is also called calico, which means her coat or fur is very colorful. There were three kittens in total. My cat had two other siblings both very color full but they
I love the ukulele. Ukulele stands for “ jumping flea cats,” because you have to jump all over the neck of the ukulele. Playing the ukulele is my favorite thing to do. It’s educational and fun. One time when I was in Mt. Airy NC, I played the ukulele with my best friend, Isabella. We played Riptide, by Vance Joy, and Radioactive, by Imagine Dragons in this castle place near the gazebo. The three major parts to learn how to play the ukulele are, groups to join, and facts about it. The five types of
Feral cat populations have skyrocketed over the last few decades, and no one can quite agree on what to do about it. The overpopulation of feral cats pose a danger to birds and other wildlife, along with some risks to humans given the diseases they could possibly carry. Both sides agree something must be done about the feral cat population, but the debate comes in what should be done. For years the solution to the problem was to simply kill the feral cats, but the use of TNR, trap-neuter-return,
shelters each year. Killed because no one wants to adopt them. Are you planning on adding a new furry member to your family? If you are interested in adding a loving dog to your home, be a hero, adopt a shelter dog.. Once you decide to add a dog or cat to your family then you will have to make a decision from where do you get this dog. Once you begin your search you will find that you have many options. You can adopt from a shelter or a rescue group or you can buy from a pet store or from a breeder
Problems with Fleas Biting and scratching on your dog's lower back, tail, and abdomen are the most common signs of flea infestation and a dermatitis will often flare up in these areas. Eggs may be laid on your dog but usually fall off the dog and into the environment where conditions are right for them to develop into adult fleas. Consequently, it is possible to have a serious flea problem although you have only identified a few fleas on your dog. Egg and larval stages can survive in your home
Reasons Why There Shouldn't Be a TNR Program For Feral Cats Feral cats are believed to carry diseases that are a threat to human health leading to the introduction of a TNR program that has several pros and cons. A feral cat is a cat that lives outdoors and has no owner. Feral cats exist because of abandoning or losing domestic cats, which are left to care for themselves. The offspring of these domestic abandoned cats are considered feral cats and because they have never interacted with people
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