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.
Occurs when an unstable nucleus emits a particle composed of two protons and two neutrons. Thus the symbol for alpha radiation is the symbol for helium-4. Most massive of all particles emitted by radioactive nuclei. Alpha radiation has the highest ionizing power and the lowest penetrating power. Ionizing Power The ability of radiation to ionize other molecules and atoms is called its ionizing power.