A collapsed airway is known as Laryngeal Hemiplegia, also “roaring” due to the abnormal sound it can make. It commonly affects thoroughbreds, standardbreds and draft horses. A collapsed airway occurs due to the paralysis of the arytinoid cartilage in which vocal folds turn inward constricting airflow in and out of the lungs. It happens when […]
February 2013 Update – Kasel Associates Industries is recalling all pet treats manufactured from April 20 thru September 19, 2012, due to potential salmonella contamination. Honest Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 5 lots of Verve, Zeal and Thrive pet food products produced between August and November, 2012. There is a potential for salmonella contamination in these […]
Chlamydia can effect a number of species such as birds, cats, dogs and humans. The form of chlamydia in pet birds is called Psittacosis. Birds that are imported undergo a quarantine of at least 30 days in the U. S. They are tested for disease and receive food that contains an antibiotic (tetracycline). However it’s […]
