Hinge-back tortoises originally come from the African rainforests, particularly the Ivory Coast, Congo and Nigeria. There are a number of species of hinge-backs, but the Bell’s Hinge-back is the usual pet. An adult hinge-back’s size is up to 9 inches in diameter and weight is about 4 1/2 lbs. When purchasing a hinge-back, check the […]
Dehydration of food is a process that removes water. The pieces become smaller and more concentrated, but nutrition remains practically the same. Dehydrating food inhibits the growth of bacteria as well. Before there were dehydrators there was the sun. Early on people discovered that the sun removed water from their food which could then be […]
Feline Hyperthyroidism is a common disease of the thyroid, especially in older cats and appears to be on the rise. It is caused by an excess production of the thyroid hormone which then circulates through the cat’s blood stream. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include an increased appetite although accompanied by weight loss, increased thirst and urination, […]
