Plants dangerous for Pets
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To have or not to have a pet
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Dogs and cats in good hands
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How dangerous is psittacosis? Veterinary laboratory

Pathogen — neorickettsia (chlamydia), in their evolutionary development they are between bacteria and viruses.

The source of infection is often a sick bird — a virus carrier, releasing the microorganisms from nasal mucus, sneezing, coughing, with the dung. Infection occurs by airborne and alimentary, particles of dried droppings from sick birds, downs, slomannye the epithelium of the skin can get into the lungs, air sacks of birds and gastro-intestinal tract and there penetrating through the mucous membranes, causing the disease. A bird ill with psittacosis, usually for a long period of time remains a virus carrier.

Reservoir and source of infection for humans are domestic and wild birds. The largest epidemiological significance have Pets poultry (especially ducks and turkeys), room birds (parrots, wavy parrots, Canaries and other small songbirds) and especially urban pigeons and crows, the infestation of which ranges from 30-80%.

Ill persons who are constantly in contact with birds (poultry workers, meat processing plant, breeders of birds, etc.) the Ill person primarily middle-aged and older, children get sick much less often. Patients with psittacosis not a danger to others represent. In the human body, the pathogen enters mainly through the mucous membranes of the respiratory system. Infection occurs by inhalation of dust containing chlamydia (dried particles of bird faeces and discharge from the beak, contaminated particles down, etc.). Continue reading

Houseplants that are dangerous to the health of humans and animals

Unhealthy plants.As we know, indoor plants decorate the interior, clean and humidify the air and create comfort in the house and in a good mood. Seemingly solid pros.

But before you buy new, you need to know whether they are safe for the environment. Especially if the house has allergies, small children or Pets.

For example, in 2012 in the hospital of the city of Abakan was delivered to the girl with the strongest burns of the esophagus. It turns out that she tried a leaf from a plant that was in the group and here is the result. According to statistics, with such a diagnosis who are hospitalized dozens of children.

Here are some harmful plants, for convenience they are organized into sections:

Metrovia

The damage can bring all parts of these plants, starting from seeds. Contain toxic cardiac glycosides, nerioside, oleandroside and saponins. Very dangerous milky juice. And even a single leaf is enough to cause a fatal outcome in an adult.

Causes severe disorder of the digestive system. bloody diarrhoea, vomiting. As well as increased heart rate, hallucinations. Then may be followed by decreased blood pressure, slow heart rate, stop breathing… Continue reading

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Autumn and winter great Tits gather in flocks and wander in the woods and gardens in search of food. Sometimes their companies are joining nuthatches, Tits-blue Tits and other small birds. In urban great Tits readily visit bird feeders, hanging people.

The wings of the cassowary is very small. At the top of each wing protrudes a bundle of several bare feather shafts. Maybe they offer additional body protection from bird damage.

Encyclopedia about birds,

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Some birds get along as closely with humans and with other animals. They help each other find food or warn of approaching predators.

In African savannas buivolov Starling can be found everywhere. With their families they keep on the back of any large animal such as giraffe and rhinoceros. They feed on mites and insects that inhabit or sit only on animals. Animals with the facilities carry birds from place to place, and they in turn warn them of impending danger. Continue reading

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