News from Dr. Damian Dressler and his blog, “Dog Cancer News”. Here’s why, in the fight to avoid or treat cancer in dogs, it’s important to keep them slim, as Dr. Dressler explains. Fat cells secrete something called adiponectin which offers cancer protection. When fat is burned, adiponectin is released in small amounts in dogs […]
The Patagonian Mara is known by several names – Patagonian Cavy, Patagonian Hare, Dilbaby. It is a member of the rodent family and is fairly new to the exotic pet market. The Mara’s natural habitat is in Argentina, South America where it is subject to extreme changes in seasonal temperatures. The Mara is second largest […]
Chinchillas are social animals and in the wild they live together in what is called herds. As prey animals, they are very cautious and can be shy and frightened when faced with new situations. When bringing your chinchilla home, give him/her time to get used to the new surroundings. As they are so easily startled, […]
