Laminitis is a crippling, painful and incurable disease. It is one of the major causes of death in horses and can affect all breeds. Laminitis occurs when the connective tissue between the horse’s foot and hoof begins to fall apart. Eventually the horse lies down and won’t get back up. Queensland University (Australia) of Technology […]
Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) is commonly found in reptiles that eat plants and/or insects. Because iguanas are popular reptile pets, MBD is seen most often in these creatures. The primary cause of MBD is a breakdown in the metabolism of calcium. Calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin D are out of balance. These three act together to […]
Blue Buffalo Co. Ltd. has recalled certain dry dog foods due to possible excess Vitamin D which can affect the health of some dogs. Affected are: Blue Wilderness Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food – 4.5 lb., Best if used by July 26,11Z, July 27,11Z and July 28,11Z 11 lb., Best if used by July 12,11B […]
