The Kroger Company is recalling select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores because the products may contain aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring fungus produced by many species of Aspergillus. These potent fungi are commonly known to cause chronic liver disease and cancer. Symptoms are lethargy, sluggishness, anorexia, vomiting, bloody […]
The FDA reports the following recall of Western Feed for Horses: Western Feed, LLC is voluntarily recalling two lots (M718430 and M720280) of Kountry Buffet 14% feed because it may contain monensin sodium (Rumensin). The feed is packaged in 50 lb. bags bearing the Payback logo with the attached tag identifying the product as Kountry […]
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. […]
