Myositis is the the inflammation of one or more muscles. In its many forms it can affect all living creatures. It can be difficult to diagnose and is painful and usually indicates an underlying illness. While there are different forms of myositis, the most common is masticatory myositis involving the muscles used for chewing. There […]
Penguin Awareness Day is January 20th, and we thought you would like to know a bit about these friendly animals. There are 17 species of penguin and they fit into 3 categories – brush-tail, crested and king/Emperor. Penguins live in the southern hemisphere and some live near the equator. Large populations of penguins can be […]
When our cats purr, we often find the sound soothing and accept it as a sign that our cats are content and love us. Here are some new insights into why cats purr. Momma cats purr when giving birth to protect themselves as they are vulnerable during the birth process. Vocalizations other than the vibrations […]
