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. […]
Proctor & Gamble has expanded its pet food recall due to possible salmonella contamination as a precautionary measure, to include the following: Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas, all dry sizes and varieties, all UPC codes, best by dates 01/07/10 – 01/12/11. Eukanuba Naturally Wild, all dry sizes and varieties, all UPC codes, best by dates 01/07/10 […]
In Scotland, it was once believed that being followed by a black dog was an omen of death. The Clydesdale Horse was named for Clydesdale, Scotland, now known as Lanarkshire. Legend has it that when Mary, Queen of Scots was executed in 1587, she walked to the scaffold with a tiny dog hidden in her […]
