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.
Environmental Factors Play A Huge Role. You do not have complete control when it comes to environmental risk factors in your area. Many of the following environmental risk factors can be found in canine Lyme disease areas:â¢ Tick hosts such as mice and deer that are in contact with dogs and people. â¢ Overabundance of deer in areas near your home.nvironmental Factors Play A Huge Role. You do not have complete control when it comes to environmental risk factors in your area. Many of the following environmental risk factors can be found in canine Lyme disease areas: