Birds can suffer from diabetes too. Diabetes milletus occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Insulin is the hormone that helps regulate and metabolize sugar. The cause of diabetes in birds is somewhat different than in mammals. With mammals, insulin production is too low. In birds, too much of the hormone, glucagon is present. […]
Notice of Pet Food Recall from the FDA: Kaytee Recalls Forti-Diet Pro Health Mouse, Rat and Hamster Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 30, 2012 – Kaytee Pet Products is recalling a single manufacturing batch of Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Mouse, Rat and Hamster due to possible contamination with Salmonella. […]
October 30, 2012 Wellpet LLC of Tewksbury, MA, has recalled some of its dry dog kibble products due to moisture contamination and the possibility of mold growth. The product affected is Wellness Small Breed Adult Health Dry Dog Food, 12 lb. bags with a Best By date of August 8, 2013. Wellness reports that while […]
