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 […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Great Britain Coat Type: soft, dense, bushy tail Color: ticked ruddy, red, silver, blue or lilac Temperament: loving with family, wary of strangers, good with other cats, active, intelligent, playful Where does the Somali come from? Although originally thought to be a mutation, it has been discovered the Somali was […]
In ancient Ireland, cows were a symbol of wealth and were the standard of value for prices, wages, and marriage portions. Pigs were also commonly kept, by both rich and poor, as they could be fed by being turned out in the woods to eat whatever was available. Sheep were kept both for food and […]
