Laminitis is a very painful, debilitating condition. It occurs when the Laminae ( a layer of keratinized epidermal and dermal tissue) which connects the hoof wall to the coffin bone separates. Laminitis can cause structural changes in the horse’s hoof resulting in lameness. Untreated, the coffin bone may eventually puncture the sole of the hoof […]
Cats are usually smart enough to find the coolest places to rest in when temperatures soar. But they too can suffer from the effects of summer heat. You can help your cat avoid heatstroke or sunburn by keeping him indoors in a cool area on extremely hot days. If it’s impossible to keep your cat […]
Brazil is home to 60% of the Amazon rainforest and has the greatest biodiversity of any country on the planet. It has the most species of freshwater fish (3000) and mammals (over 520). It also has 1622 bird species and 468 reptile species. Brazil is second only to Indonesia as the country with the most […]
