Myelomalacia, also known as hematomyelia, is a progressive ischemic (local deficiency of blood supply) necrosis of the spinal cord. It is caused by injury to the spinal cord or disc disease. The necrosis begins at the site of the injury and then in time, moves in both directions, up and back. Symptoms include numbness and/or […]
The Triad Group, manufacturers of alcohol and iodine prep pads used in first aid kits sold by Creative Pet Products and Veterinary Concepts has extended its January recall due to potential bacterial contaminiation. The recall began with human use prep pads but has expanded to pet first aid kits. The animal First Aid Kits affected […]
Steve Irwin was an Australian television personality, wildlife expert, and conservationist. He was born in 1962 to parents who ran the Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park. Irwin grew up around reptiles and was extremely comfortable handling them. He worked as a volunteer for Queensland’s East Coast Crocodile Management program, capturing crocodiles for relocation, some to […]
