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Pet Ferrets and Insulinomas

Insulinomas are tumors of insulin producing cells in the pancreas. They are very common in pet ferrets and are usually found around ages 4-6. Insulinomas usually occur when other diseases are present such as lymphomas, cardiomyopathy, etc. The tumors produce excessive amounts of insulin causing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Symptoms can be sudden or gradually […]
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Domino Damselfish

The Domino Damselfish is a hardy fish, and can tolerate conditions which would kill other fish. It is a good beginner fish. It is found in tropical Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Southern Australia. The Domino Damselfish is almost entirely black with three white spots. Males grow to 5.5 in., females to 4 in. […]
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Valley Fever in Pets

Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) is caused by a fungus – Coccidioses – that lives in the soil of mainly dry areas. It is commonly found in the Southwest United States and parts of Mexico, Central America and South America. Inhalation of the airborne fungal spores usually begins the infection in the lungs. Symptoms are similar to […]