We don’t think of dogs as blood donors, but the demand is there. Surgeries, traumatic injuries, pancreatitis, rat poison ingestion are some medical conditions where a blood transfusion may be necessary. Allison Dietz, a licensed veterinary technician, runs a pet blood bank in Seattle, Washington. According to Ms. Dietz, one donation could potentially save 4 […]
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. […]
The Blue Reef Chromis is a hardy saltwater fish and therefore recommended for beginners. The males 6 in. and the females are smaller. These fish are native to the Caribbean and Western Atlantic. They should be kept in groups of 6, separate from predatory fish. The minimum tank size 120 gal. They eat zooplankton in […]
