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Hypoparathyroidism in Pets
The parathyroid glands are positioned on the thyroid glands. (Para is from the Greek meaning alongside). Both parathyroid glands are located at the front of a pet’s neck near the trachea just below the skin. The parathyroid glands secrete a hormone that regulates calcium and phosphorus levels in the body. They adjust the amounts entering […]
Dry Skin in Pigs
Pigs can be prone to dry skin, particularly in arid environments. Lack of humidity, especially for pigs who live indoors, can cause itchy, flaking skin. Other causes contributing to dry skin could be skin parasites or diets lacking essential vitamins and minerals. Coat texture can change with the seasons and often, skin will be drier […]
What’s the difference between a frog and a toad?
Frogs generally have wetter skin which aids respiration, while toads tend to be drier and have warts. Frogs live in the water and go to dry land for feeding, while toads live in on land and go the water for breeding and lays its eggs in a line as opposed to frogs, which lay eggs […]

