Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a more common heart disease in cats, rare in dogs. It is frequently the cause of spontaneous death in cats. Some cats with hyperthyroidism may develop it, but when the thyroid problem is treated, HC may resolve itself. HC usually affects cats 1-5 years old, but can be present in younger or […]
Premium Nutritional Products Inc., manufacturers of ZuPreem foods for birds, small animals and exotic animals, has recalled some FruitBlend with Natural Fruit Flavors premium bird food due to suspected elevated calcium levels. There is a risk to a bird’s health due to exceedingly high calcium levels, low phosphorus and a high concentration of Vitamin D. […]
We’ve all heard about cats and hairballs, but did you know that rabbits can suffer from them as well. When rabbits groom themselves, they ingest some of the loose hair which often remains in the stomach. Rabbits cannot vomit as cats can, so the hair accumulates and can form a mass in the stomach called […]
