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.
In some cases, Lyme disease can cause kidney disease, heart problems, or nervous system disorders, although these are rare occurrences. What Are the Symptoms of Lyme Disease in Cats? Although Lyme disease is not as commonly found in cats as it is in dogs, felines are certainly not immune to the disease.