Thrombocytopenia can affect both dogs and cats. It occurs when the blood platelet count is very low. Platelets are fragments of special cells that work to see that blood clots properly. If the platelet count is too low, bruising and bleeding occur. Thrombocytopenia can have several causes – low platelet production by bone marrow, increased […]
Russians have a long tradition of loving pets. The 19th century painter Velentin Serov famously portrayed Madame Yussoupova with her Pomeranian in the last days of the Russian Empire. Other painters of that century also painted noblemen with their pets. During the Communist era, space and economic limitations prevented most Russians from owning pets. Since […]
The Blackcap Gramma is also known as the Blackcap Basslet. It is found in the Western Caribbean and Central America. Males and females are both 4 in. This is a very shy fish and any aggressive species will dominate it. It is best kept singly or in a pair. Larger groups are possible if the […]
