The figures given for injection site sarcomas are 1 to 10 cats per every 10,000 vaccinations administered. The mortality rate from these sarcomas is high. Lipomas (non-cancerous lumps) can occur more frequently at vaccination sites. Surgical removal of the cancers is recommended. However it is difficult to operate or achieve wide enough margins in certain […]
Russian tortoises are great pets for those with limited space as their adult size is 8-10 inches. They are active, alert and can withstand temperature extremes when living outdoors. Most Russian tortoises are imported to the U.S. as young adults, having been caught in the wild. The lifespan of a Russian tortoise is 40 years […]
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), “…scientific evidence does not support an association between water fluoridation and any adverse health effect or systemic disorder, including increased risk for cancer, Down syndrome, heart disease, osteoporosis and bone fracture, immune disorders, low intelligence, renal disorders, Alzheimer disease, or allergic reactions.” They also say […]
