Inclusion Body Disease (IBD) is highly contagious within the snake family, primarily found in Boa Constrictors and Pythons. It affect mainly the nervous system, but other organs as well. There are microscopic changes seen in the snake’s body cells (nervous system, liver, kidneys, blood) known as inclusion bodies, giving the name to the disease. Researchers […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Companion Height: 12-16 in. Weight: 40-55 lbs. Life span: 10 yrs. Trainability: medium-high Good with children: yes, if socialized Good with other pets: yes, if raised together, may be dog aggressive The English Bulldog as it is known is descended from the Asiatic Mastiff, and was developed in […]
Birds can suffer from diabetes too. Diabetes milletus occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Insulin is the hormone that helps regulate and metabolize sugar. The cause of diabetes in birds is somewhat different than in mammals. With mammals, insulin production is too low. In birds, too much of the hormone, glucagon is present. […]
