The word axolotl (pronounced ´axe-ah-lot-l´) is derived from a Nahuatl word (the language spoken by the Aztecs) that has been variously translated as ´servant of the water´, ´water-dog´ and ´water-doll´, among other things. These creatures are a species of salamander. Unlike the salamander, axolotls retain some larval characteristics throughout their entire lives, including the gills, […]
The FDA has indexed deslorelin acetate for treatment of adrenal gland disease in ferrets. Indexing means that now veterinarians only have to write a prescription to obtain the deslorelin acetate (Suprelorin F – brand name). Previously vets had to go through a complicated procedure to obtain the drug. Suprelorin F is manufactured in Australia and […]
The American Saddlebred is a popular parade mount and often used for trail riding. It has a comfortable gait and a steady temperament. In horse shows, it is most commonly seen in Saddle seat style riding, and in various types of driving. Where did the Saddlebred get its start? In the 1830s, the Kentucky Saddler […]
