Rabbits are generally clean animals. They keep themselves well-groomed, but we should pitch in too. Short-haired rabbits should be brushed at least once a week. Rabbits shed about every 3 months and during the shedding period, they benefit from more frequent brushings, even daily. This will help to prevent hairballs from forming. Long-haired rabbits, such […]
Merrick Pet Care Inc. of Amarillo, Texas has recalled Jr. Texas Taffy Pet Treat (item #27077, all lots up to and including 10364) due to possible Salmonella Health Risk. Pets with salmonella infections may become lethargic, have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. […]
[[Image:|right|400px|S]]The parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi, is carried by Triatomine bugs and causes Chagas Disease. The triatoma bug is a varied species, all sharing similar traits. Triatomas are usually nocturnal and feed on the blood of mammals (including humans), birds and reptiles. Triatoma bugs have many names, reduviid bugs, kissing bugs, assassin bugs, cone-nosed bugs and blood […]
