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Korat
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Thailand Coat Type: short to medium long, glossy, fine, no undercoat Color: silver blue with silver tips Temperament: very affectionate, gentle, playful, good with children & other cats Cat of the Month for August The Korat is a rare cat that came to America in the 1950s. In its native […]
Possible Link Between PBDEs and Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer in humans and hyperthyroidism in cats are on the rise. Hyperthyroidism in cats is usually caused by a benign tumor. The link between the diseases appears to be PBDEs (poloybrominated diphenyl ethers) used as flame retardants in many types of consumer products such as furniture, pajamas, other clothing and so on. Samples of […]
History of Pet Parrots
Parrots are one of the most ancient pets. Egyptian hieroglyphics show images of birds, including parrots. The ancient Greeks and Romans admired parrots, and rich families kept them in ornate cages and had their servants care for them and teach them to speak. In the first century, Pliny the Elder described a bird similar to […]