Today many pet owners have opted to feed their pets raw or homecooked diets. There won’t be the recalls that are so common with manufactured pet food, but if not handled properly can raise the risk of salmonella. All food whether raw, cooked or ready-made should be handled carefully . In the wild pets often […]
May 2014 After being told the myriad benefits of fish oil for our pets (and ourselves), we are now hearing that they may not always be necessary and in some instances, not safe. Omega 3 in fish oil gives balance to omega 6 found mainly in grains and vegetable oils. If your pet eats a […]
A rat’s tail has other uses besides helping with balance. Rats regulate their body temperature with their tails which serve as heat loss organs. The tail contains many blood vessels, especially at mid-length and tip which help keep their body temperature at the right level. The process is called thermoregulation. If body temperature rises, the […]
