Myositis is the the inflammation of one or more muscles. In its many forms it can affect all living creatures. It can be difficult to diagnose and is painful and usually indicates an underlying illness. While there are different forms of myositis, the most common is masticatory myositis involving the muscles used for chewing. There […]
Shredding is a natural behavior in birds. Wild birds shred and tear material searching for food and to build nests. Birds seem to shred even more during breeding season when an increase in hormones is present. Lots of bird toys encourage this normal behavior. While it may mean that your bird will destroy a toy […]
The Regal Angelfish is a sensitive fish and should only be kept by an experienced fish keeper. It is found in the Red Sea and tropical Indo-Pacific. Males and females are both 10 in. Larger tangs and other angelfish can be aggressive. This fish should be kept singly in a peaceful tank. Minimum tank size […]
