Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) is commonly found in reptiles that eat plants and/or insects. Because iguanas are popular reptile pets, MBD is seen most often in these creatures. The primary cause of MBD is a breakdown in the metabolism of calcium. Calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin D are out of balance. These three act together to […]
Beatrix Potter, most famous for her book The Tale of Peter Rabbit, was an author and illustrator of children’s books depicting animals, as well as a sheep breeder and conservationist. Potter was born in London in 1866 and was educated at home by governesses. She had many pets including frogs, newts, ferrets, a pet bat […]
Cargill announces another recall due to higher than acceptable aflatoxin levels in their poultry feed, calf feed and corn products. Certain NatureWise, Showmaster, Dumor and Producers Pride products are affected. The products have been pulled from store shelves. They were distributed in Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi. The products were manufactured at Cargill’s LeCompte, Louisiana facility […]
