Coatimundi or Coati as they are called range over Southwest North America, Central America to Southern Brazil in South America. Their natural habitats are rainforests, woodlands and grasslands. In the wild, males over 2 years old live solitary lives while females live in groups of about 4-20 members. Coatis are close relatives of raccoons and […]
In the modern American culture, pets are increasingly treated as family members. Pets have always been an important part of the family. As American culture evolved in the last twenty years, pets have taken on an even more important role. More young couples are not just getting married later in life; they are delaying having […]
Mast Cell Tumors (MCTs) are sometimes misdiagnosed as lipomas (fatty tumors). MCTs are cancerous cells that release histamin and heparin (a blood thinner) which can result in localized swelling, inflammation and allergies. The most common location for MCTs is the skin, but can also be seen in the liver, spleen, gastrointestinal tract and bloodstream. An […]
