Where does the Degu come from? Degus are a type of rodent which are closely related to the chinchilla and Guinea pig, and although they do bear some resemblance to both gerbils and squirrels they are not closely related to these species. They come from central Chile where they live in semi-arid regions at the […]
Land O’Lakes Purina brand has issued a voluntary recall of some varieties of poultry feed due to insufficient levels of Vitamin D. Too low levels of Vitamin D in birds can cause weakness, fractures, joint problems and potentially, death. The feed was manufactured between May 23rd and July 20th, 2012 at the Milford, Indiana, Nashville, […]
For lovers of animals, animal welfare is an important issue. Cruelty and negligence toward animals is the norm rather than the exception. Animals are mistreated on farms, in the wild, in laboratories and in industries which profit from animal abuse. Most countries recognize that animals have the right to “Five Freedoms” which were first proposed […]
