Common characteristics of all insects

Insect Bites Definitions: Many effects of the metazoan parasite are attributed to bites. Some metazoans (insects in a broad sense) actually bite and others sting. However, true bites and stings are instantly painful. Causes of bites The orders containing the largest number of species are: Coleoptera (beetles), Lepidoptera (butterflies and […]

Panosteitis in the Basset Hound

Panosteitis is a condition that is occasionally seen in the Basset Hound breed. It is also known as wandering or transient lameness. It is a bone disease characterized by bone proliferation and remodeling. Garlic is associated with many large breed dogs such as German Shepherds, Great Danes, Doberman Pinschers, etc. […]