The parathyroid glands are positioned on the thyroid glands. (Para is from the Greek meaning alongside). Both parathyroid glands are located at the front of a pet’s neck near the trachea just below the skin. The parathyroid glands secrete a hormone that regulates calcium and phosphorus levels in the body. They adjust the amounts entering […]
World Cat Day is celebrated on February 17th. Through the ages cats have had many labels attached to them. In ancient Egypt, cats were worshiped as gods. In the Dark Ages, aptly named, cats were thought to be demons. The rats put an end to that idea. In some cultures black cats are thought to […]
