Proventricular Dilation Disease (PDD) affects primarily parrots, but also some other birds. It is also known as the Wasting Syndrome. The Proventriculus is a glandular part of the avian stomach that may store and or begin digestion of food before it moves to the gizzard. The gizzard is a muscular pouch behind the stomach that […]
July 6, 2015 The U.S. House of Representatives is voting on July 7 on a bill that will block the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from cracking down on the domestic illegal ivory trade and will remove wolves from the endangered species list. This spending bill could mean the extinction of elephants and possibly wolves […]
Merrick Pet Care Inc. of Amarillo, TX, has recalled its Beef Filet Squares for Dogs, pet treeats, 10 oz. bag (Item #60016 #10084TL7, Best by March 24,2012) because of possible salmonela contamination. Stop feeding immediately. When handling any food, raw or otherwise, wash your hands and countertops well after contact. We try to post all […]
