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 and gamma. There are three main types of radiation that can be emitted by radioactive particles. They are called alpha, beta, and gamma. All three types of radiation come from the nucleus of the atom. All three types of radiation will cause ionisation, but they behave slightly differently, because of the way they are made up. The diagram below shows the penetration of alpha, beta and gamma rays.