Breaking News: Pets spread Salmonella

A multi state Outbreak of human Salmonella have been reported. As of January 18,2008 there have been about 103 cases from 33 different states!The first cast was reported May 7,2007


Although the sale of small turtles ( less then four inches in length) is prohibited they are still on available at pet shops, flea markets, street vendors and the internet.

What is causes: gastroenteritis

Symptoms: bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever and vomiting

How it spreads: through contact with the turtle, or water that the turtle has been in.

Be Careful Pet Owners!



Come join us in the web's most dynamic and fun online pet community at http://www.planet-pets.com and keep your finger on the pulse by signing up free to our monthly online newsletter, The Scoop today!

Two Headed Turtle Invades Pennsylvania!

In Norristown, PA, a pet shop owner has bought a two-headed, or more commonly known as a conjoined turtle to be put on display in his store. It's only two months old, and is the size of a silver dollar!
It has two heads, poking out from either side of the shell, two sets of front feet, but only set of hind legs and one tail. Apparently it's in perfect health and is expected to live up to 15-20 years!
The pet shop owner also told reporters that the same Florida rare turtle collector sold them a conjoined turtle about 20 years ago.

Link to see picture slideshow on the AP:
http://news.yahoo.com/photo/070926/480/a28861fea54e4e1eb2ee6a233a2c7bc9&g=events/sc/032707turtles;_ylt=AsVkj0xgvIMba7g_IwF7PX8uQE4F

Come join us in the web's most dynamic and fun online pet community at www.planet-pets.com and keep your finger on the pulse by signing up free to our monthly online newsletter, The Scoop today!