Animal hoarding involves keeping more companion animals than one can properly take care of. While many of these people are good-intentioned, it’s believed they have an underlying problem which causes them to collect animals. Hoarding is attributed to several disorders including dementia, OCD (obsessive/compulsive disorder), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder […]
There are a number of dog breeds that have had adverse reactions to ivermectin, loperamide (immodium) and other drugs. Researchers at the Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory at Washington State University have discovered the gene which causes multi-drug sensitivity in dogs. The multi-drug resistance drug, MDR1 has mutated in some dogs. The result is an inability […]
The Andaman Damselfish is an easy fish to keep. It is found in Thailand and Indonesia. The males grow to 2.4 in., and the females are slightly smaller. Do not keep with other damselfish. Chasing by dwarf angelfish or tangs can cause stress. The minimum tank size is 50 gal. List of Fish Arabian (Orange) […]
