The lens of the eye is normally transparent, allowing light through to the retina in back of the eye. A cataract causes the lens of the eye to become cloudy or opaque, decreasing or eventually blocking light to the retina, causing impaired vision and eventually blindness. Cataracts can be hereditary or caused by disease such […]
When making New Year Resolutions for yourself, keep your pet in mind too. Here are some things you can do to give your pet a happier, healthier, longer life. Don’t overfeed your pet. Obesity leads to many diseases. Feed your pet a species appropriate food of high (human) quality. Exercise your pet according to his/her […]
Although it’s rare, ferrets can have heartworms. The same mosquito that infects a dog or cat can bite your ferret and transfer the disease to him/her. While all mosquitoes are not carriers of heartworm, it’s impossible to tell which ones are by sight. Because of their size, mosquitoes can easily get into your home through […]
