SSR or Sleeping Respiratory Rate is a valuable tool in assessing heart health in pets, particularly left side congestive heart failure (CHF). It is important to determine if CHF is present as medications are sometimes initially recommended for other cardiac diseases such as dilated cardiomyopathy, degenerative valve disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Measuring SSR is conducted […]
The Pink Skunk Anemonefish, or Pink Skunk Clownfish, is a fairly easy fish to keep. Being a hardy fish, it is ideal for beginners. It is bred in captivity and therefore readily available and inexpensive. It is native to the Eastern Indian Ocean to the Western Pacific Ocean. The males are 2.75 in., while the […]
The Western Hognose snake is known by a number of names including the Puff Adder and Plains Hognose. The Hognose has become a popular pet because of its availability, its wonderful colors, patterns and mutations and its ease of care. The Western Hognose was classified in the 19th century as a non-venomous, medium sized, diurnal […]
