Osteochondritis Dissecans usually affects large breed dogs between the ages of 5-8 months and may be due to rapid growth. It can affect any joint but the most common is the shoulder. An area of shoulder cartilage thickens and breaks off, falling into the joint. A loose lump is formed called a “joint mouse” which […]
Travel with a pet can be both fun and rewarding. It does, however, require a bit of advanced planning. Not all lodgings and attractions will accept pets and those that do may have a size limit. Other restrictions may apply, such as restraining the animal or keeping it away from certain areas. Another thing to […]
The Banggai Cardinalfish (also called the Kaudern’s Cardinal Fish) is close to being an endangered species due to over-collection. You should only buy captive-bred specimens. These fish are only found natively in a rather small area around Banggai Island off Sulawesi. However, specimens lost from fishing boats now range further than the original Banggai Islands […]
