Heart disease, particularly cardiomyopathy, is common in African pygmy hedgehogs. It is often undetected simply because it is not diagnosed until it’s too late. While there are different types of cardiomyopathy, the most common form in hedgehogs is dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy occurs when the heart muscle stretches and becomes weak, lowering the ability of […]
Ferrets are members of the weasel family (mustelids), a family of mammals that also includes badgers, martens, otters, polecats, minks and wolverines. Ferrets are extremely sensitive to the heat of summer. In the wild they are nocturnal animals and are adapted to cooler climates with temperatures not getting above 60-70 degrees. When temperatures are over […]
Purina One Beyond Cat Food – mold was found in a bag of food and consumer reported it to Purina, FDA, Department of Agriculture and store of purchase. Royal Canin recalls heating/cooling mats for dogs and cats. Mats contain diethyline glycol, a potentially dangerous chemical released from mat if it is damaged. The mats were […]
