Unveiling the Hidden Struggles of a Rare Feline Condition
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Unveiling the Hidden Struggles of a Rare Feline Condition

Over two years, researchers at the Anjos of Assis Veterinary Medicine Centre in Portugal examined nine female cats diagnosed with Type IV Atresia Ani, a severe form that includes a recto-vaginal fistula. This study focused on the surgical treatment of these cats, analyzing factors such as age, body condition, and fistula length to understand their influence on surgical outcomes.

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Tick Invasion in the Southeast: Unveiling the Alarming New Behavior of Ticks in South Carolina
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Tick Invasion in the Southeast: Unveiling the Alarming New Behavior of Ticks in South Carolina

In the southeastern United States, environmental changes such as climate change and shifts in host availability are driving tick populations to spread into new territories. As these populations migrate, an alarming behavior known as incomplete feeding has been observed. This behavior involves ticks feeding on more than one host at each life stage, significantly increasing the risk of pathogen transmission.

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