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Many years ago, Derf, one of our neighbor’s Jack Russell dogs was affected with rabies. Upon knowing the news, my mom never failed to remind us not to go out or go somewhere near the dog. She said that death is at hand once a person is affected with the virus causing disease.

Rabies, associated with hydrophobia, is a disease caused by virus. This viral disease usually affects warm blooded animals, affecting the nervous system causing encephalitis or inflammation of the brain. The virus that causes rabies is spread through the saliva from the bite of an infected animal. Rabies when transmitted to humans can be very fatal.

The disease affects not just dogs but other animals such as bats, monkeys, raccoons, foxes, skunks, cattle and wolves. Other means in which this disease can be transmitted is through aerosol, transplant surgery and in rare cases, through kisses.

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Most cats will battle a parasite of some sort at some point in their lives. There are four types of hookworm that may possibly infect your cat. Ancylostoma tubaeforme is known as the feline hookworm, and Ancylostoma braziliense is known as the canine and feline hookworm. Uncinaria stenocephala is known as the northern canine hookworm. Ancylostoma caninum, or the canine hookworm, is said by some authoritative sources not to infect cats, but rather only foxes, dogs, and perhaps humans.

Hookworm risks — As with other parasites, environment and hygiene are critical risk factors, and indoor cats are far less likely than outdoor cats to contract the worm. Cats that are regularly allowed to hunt or roam are at higher risk for infection. Overcrowding and poor sanitation in shelters may contribute to the spread of the worm as well. Hookworms tend to thrive in warm, moist environments, so incidents may be higher in warmer climates. The exception to this might be U. stenocephala, which is more commonly seen in colder climates.

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Your puppy loves to chew. He will chew on just about anything he can sink his little puppy teeth into. Puppy’s chewing can cost you big bucks when you try to replace all your chewed up goods, too. Thankfully, with a few simple tricks and tips, you can get puppy chewing his toys - and not YOUR socks.

Puppies are so dog-gone lovable. I admit that I am so entertained when my puppy chews on a sock. He wags his little tail playfully, does his little puppy-growl, and then chews until it lies in shreds on the floor. However, my puppy suddenly becomes a lot less lovable when it is MY sock he is chewing on. I would venture to guess that the largest expense incurred by puppy owners is as a result of replacing or repairing chewed up belongings. Naturally, a puppy will chew the most when you either aren’t home or you aren’t looking.

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