This is an important recall for those who have small pets (gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds, etc.) and any animals who feed on fresh vegetables. Pacific Cilantro, based in Salinas, California reported on Friday, December 9th, that the FDA found salmonella in a sample of their herbs. The cilantro, also known as coriander, was distributed […]
The word axolotl (pronounced ´axe-ah-lot-l´) is derived from a Nahuatl word (the language spoken by the Aztecs) that has been variously translated as ´servant of the water´, ´water-dog´ and ´water-doll´, among other things. These creatures are a species of salamander. Unlike the salamander, axolotls retain some larval characteristics throughout their entire lives, including the gills, […]
We’re all heard that pets are good for your health, but how exactly? Some health benefits of owning a pet are: Pets alleviate loneliness. Loneliness is one of the biggest obstacles to recovery from illnesses such as heart disease. Patients who suffer heart attacks but own pets are likely to have five times the survival […]
