The pancreas is described as a gland organ in the digestive and endocrine system. As an endocrine gland it produces hormones such as insulin. The pancreas also secretes pancreatic juice which contains digestive enzymes that in the small intestine, help break down carbohydrates, protein and fat. Pancreatitis is a result of inflammation of the pancreas. […]
If you’ve ever been licked by a cat, you’ve experienced the roughness of the tongue, almost like sandpaper. A cat’s tongue is covered with barbs called papillae that face backwards and cause the rough sensation. The barbs are made of seratin, a substance found in human fingernails. The barbs serve a number of purposes. Cats […]
12/28/11 Petrus Feed & Seed Stores Inc. recalled it’s dry dog food – 21% Protein Dog Food in 40lb. Petrus feed bags. The product was manufactured with corn which tested above acceptable levels for Aflatoxin. The products were manufactured by Cargill at its LeCompte, Louisiana facility between 12/1/10 through 1/2/1/11. Updated lot numbers are 4K1011 […]
