There are more Diamond Pet Food recalls due to suspected salmonella contamination at the Diamond Pet Food facility in Gascon, South Carolina. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) reports that several humans have come down with salmonella after handling pet foods. While the pet foods listed have been distributed to certain states, it is not […]
Diseases that can be transmitted to us by our pets are called “zoonotic.” There are vaccinations available for pets to prevent some of these diseases and most can be avoided with our care. Bartonellosis also known as Cat Scratch Fever (see our article) is a bacterial disease. It is passed to humans through cat scratches […]
Hermit Crabs are an amazing and interesting pet. They are fun to watch, easy to take care of and are inexpensive, even though they need more care than people think they do. Housing Hermit Crabs should be kept in a tank of at least 5 gallons; they are very social despite their name and should […]
