Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency(EPI)is a condition affecting both dogs and cats although it is less common in cats. With EPI, the pancreas produces little or none of the enzymes necessary to help digestion. These enzymes include amylase which breaks down starches, lipase which breaks down fats and trypsin and chymotripsine which breaks down proteins. The enzymes […]
When bad weather approaches, birds, just like we humans, instinctively seek shelter from cold and storms. Birds that nest in cavities in trees can hide out in their tree holes. Small birds can find protection in thick hedges or the downwind side of a tree. They tend to find places closest to the ground where […]
It’s a dirty job, but it’s part of the responsibility of owning a pet. Not only is the sight and smell of pet poop aesthetically displeasing, it can be downright dangerous. Contrary to a popular belief, stepping in poop is not lucky and your would know that if it has ever happened to you. Many […]
