Mouse on a plane: China Eastern aircraft diverted after mouse found on board Posted on September 12, 2024 Passengers were informed that it was due to “aircraft inspection and quarantine issues.” All passengers were transferred to another flight and landed at Kashi Laining International Airport at 6:40pm. … Read More from Mouse on a plane: China Eastern aircraft diverted after mouse found on board
Kansas City veterinarians seeing spike in disease impacting dogs Posted on September 12, 2024 Kansas City area veterinarians are reporting a spike in a disease threatening dogs that can also spread to humans called leptospirosis. Dr. Cynthia Goldston is a veterinarian at Pet Resource Center of Kansas City. She said in the last month or so, they’ve seen two dogs come in with leptospirosis. She said all dogs are … Read More from Kansas City veterinarians seeing spike in disease impacting dogs
Public health officials issue warning as flea-borne disease spreads to US city: ‘It’s really something that we need to be on the watch for’ Posted on September 9, 2024 In mid-August, a human case of flea-borne typhus — previously called murine typhus — was confirmed in Fountain Valley, California. It’s the fifth human case of the rare disease this year, with all but one case contracted this summer. Fleas become infected with typhus when they bite animals like rats, possums, and stray cats. Once infected, fleas … Read More from Public health officials issue warning as flea-borne disease spreads to US city: ‘It’s really something that we need to be on the watch for’
