All unborn mammalian babies have a large shunt, a blood vessel that carries blood around the liver instead of through it to the heart. This shunt, called the ductus venous should close down just before or after birth. Sometimes it does not stop working and is a defect known as an intrahepatic (hepatic referring to […]
—AdvancedPetSitting 15:24, 14 September 2011 (CDT)Leaving your pets at home while away on a holiday can be a great experience for you and your pet, but never forget to prepare for your pet sitter. Some useful tips: Instructions if you feel that you need to tell your pet sitter more Plenty of food Plenty of […]
Capybaras are the largest existing rodent in the world. They are related to guinea pigs, chinchillas, agoutis. Native to Venezuela, Capybaras inhabit much of South America, living in densely forested areas near water – lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, marshes, swamps. They stand about 20-25 inches tall and weigh from 75-150 lbs. although larger specimens have […]
