While usually transmitted by ticks, haemobartonellosis can also be carried by fleas. The disease targets red blood cells and can range from mild to very severe symptoms. If very severe, haemobartonellosis can cause cats to suffer anemia that results in weight loss and a fast heart rate.
Alpha radiation is a type of energy released when certain radioactive elements decay or break down. For example, uranium and thorium are two radioactive elements found naturally in the earthâs crust.
Alpha, Beta & Gamma Radiation. Alpha (a) decay. An alpha particle is 2 protons and 2 neutrons (i.e. a helium nucleus). When an atom emits an alpha particle its proton number reduces by 2 so it becomes a different element. Alpha particles are positively charged and so can be deflected by electric and magnetic fields.