Epilus or “Gum Boil” ia a benign tumor of the mouth. It is one of the most common tumors in dogs. It begins in the connective tissue that holds the teeth to the jaw bone. There are 3 types of Epiludes(plural) 1. Fibromatous which is tough fibrous tissue 2. Ossifying Fibrous Tissue containing bone cells […]
The HSUS has ranked states on their roles in animal welfare for 2011. Here are the results. California comes in Number One. The state has enacted nearly a dozen new laws in 2011 for the welfare of animals. New Jersey and Oregon tied for 2nd place and Illinois and Massachusetts tied for 4th place. The […]
The Valentini Pufferfish is also called the Black Saddle Pufferfish, Blacksaddled Toby, Valentini Toby, or Saddled Toby. It is found in the tropical Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Eastern Australian coast. Males are 4.3 in., females about 3 in. Small fish such as Damsels, Tangs and some Wrasses may be troublesome. Tank size is […]
