VAS is Vacine-Associated Sarcoma. A common cancer at the site of the vaccination is the aggressive fibrosarcoma although other malignant cancers can develop as well – histiocytomas, osteosarcomas, liposarcomas, chondrosarcomas and so on. These cancers are rarely found in cats that have not been vaccinated. Cats seem to have more of a susceptibility to VAS. […]
The word axolotl (pronounced ´axe-ah-lot-l´) is derived from a Nahuatl word (the language spoken by the Aztecs) that has been variously translated as ´servant of the water´, ´water-dog´ and ´water-doll´, among other things. These creatures are a species of salamander. Unlike the salamander, axolotls retain some larval characteristics throughout their entire lives, including the gills, […]
Hinge-back tortoises originally come from the African rainforests, particularly the Ivory Coast, Congo and Nigeria. There are a number of species of hinge-backs, but the Bell’s Hinge-back is the usual pet. An adult hinge-back’s size is up to 9 inches in diameter and weight is about 4 1/2 lbs. When purchasing a hinge-back, check the […]
