The esophagus is a muscular tube extending from the mouth to the stomach. Megaesophagus means enlarged esophagus. Humans, dogs, cats (rarely), ferrets and other animals can suffer from this disease. Dogs suffering with megaesophagus will regurgitate their food. Regurgitation is not the same as vomiting, as it is undigested food that is expelled without retching. […]
Amphibians are facing extinction around the world. The main cause is a deadly parasitic fungus known as amphibian chytrid, but amphibians are also suffering from habitat loss, climate change, pollution, pesticides and introduced species. The Panamanian golden frog is in danger because of chytrid fungus. This disease affects the amphibian’s skin, through which it breathes […]
Thumb Oilseed Producer’s Cooperative of Michigan is recalling 2,623 50lb. bags and 350, 1500 lb. totes of soybean flour and 924, .08 ton loads of soy meal due to possible salmonella contamination. These soy products are used in the manufacture of both human and animal food. No pet food recall has been announced as yet. […]
