Category: Multispecies

𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 is an infection with the protozoa 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚, which infects blood cells. There are over 100 species of Babesia!

𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 is a parasitic infection caused by a protozoal parasite, 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐬. The prevalence of this parasite approaches 100% in cattle, sheep and horses, which is nuts!

𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 is a tropical disease affecting primarily Southeast Asia and northern Australia. It causes 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 disease, meaning it affects multiple organ systems.

𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 is accumulation of 𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 (fat) to an excessive level. This is actually the most common nutritional issue in pets! It is estimated that up to 30% of dogs and cats are obese.

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 are tumours of the 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬, which are the fibrous layers covering the brain. Although these tumours are technically benign, they compress the brain causing pretty significant damage!

𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 is a fungal infection caused by 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐦. This very tiny fungus is found worldwide, however it is most common in the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys.

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐧𝐬 are the seeds of certain types of plants, which have characteristic barbs that allow them to embed into tissue. This is great for the plant, as it means their seeds are spread great distances, but it can be very bad for the animal!

𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐚 is a tumour that arises from the 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦, the lining of the body cavities. These linings include the 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐚 (lining the thorax), the 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐦 (lining the abdomen) and the 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 (around the heart).

𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐭 is a bacterial infection of the skin, affecting many different species. It is also called 𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐥 in sheep and 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐭 in cattle. This disease can also transfer to humans!

𝐙𝐢𝐧𝐜 is a trace mineral that has many different roles in the body, including growth, wound healing, vision and immunity. However, too much of a good thing is a bad thing!