A Harris's antelope squirrel amongst the spines of the cholla cactus, where it painstakingly searches for cactus fruit - one of the only sources of moisture around. Whilst filming the amazing ...

The spines on a cactus can cause a range of issues ... causing pain, inflammation, and infection. If your dog has cactus needles embedded in their skin, contact your veterinarian for advice ...

Posterior fixation, in which the normal spine is fixed with pedicle screws and rods to stabilize the infected site, is a treatment method that suppresses infection. However, the mechanism by which ...