An environmental cause can include a drug, alcohol or a disease the mother has that can increase the chance for the baby to be born with a birth defect. An agent that can cause a birth defect is known as a teratogen. Multifactorial birth defects are caused by a combination of genes and environmental exposures.
National Rescues. Lyme Disease May Cause Sudden Aggression in Dogs Written by Betsy Sommers of. Peppertree Rescue, Albany, NY, USA. 28th May 2004: We recently had a very strange event that I think we should share around the rescue community. A Young (~2 years) Lab mix, male, came into our program with a questionable background.
Lyme Disease in Dogs. Lyme disease in dogs is a dangerous tick-borne illness that is transmitted through deer ticks. Symptoms of lyme disease in dogs include fever, lack of appetite, stiffness, and more.... Category: Infectious-Parasitic.