Rodenticides were once all anti-coagulant based. With the increased incidence of criminal use, and safety concerns for children and wildlife, most governments have been phasing out anti-coagulant formulas and turning to bromethalin-based poisons …
A bleeding or broken toenail is a very common injury in dogs. It often requires a visit to the vet, immediately if serious. Left untreated, a bleeding or broken toenail can result in blood loss, pain or infection, though it is rarely a …
Domesticated rats can be low-maintenance and entertaining pets. They are clean, friendly, playful, and quiet. Of all the “pocket pets”, they are considered uniquely responsive to their owners. Through selective …
Sulcata tortoises are native to more northern parts of Africa, ranging from the southern edge of the Sahara down through the arid countries, including Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, the Sudan, and …
Our pet rabbits are direct descendants of the wild European rabbits, which originally inhabited the area around Spain and Portugal. The scientific name Oryctolagus cuniculus means “hare-like digger” (an appropriate …
The leopard gecko, Eublepharis macularius, is native to south central Asia from southern Afghanistan, throughout Pakistan and northwestern India. In the wild they are nocturnal and hide under rocks or burrows …
The African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris), also known as the 4-toed or white-bellied hedgehog, originates from central Africa. Hedgehogs are crepuscular creatures (active at dawn and dusk) that spend much …
Hamsters are peculiar little rodents with large cheek pouches and short stubby tails. They have gained popularity as pets and research animals since the 1930s. The Syrian hamster's (golden hamster) wild habitat …
Guinea pigs are lively, lovable pets that require relatively easy care. They make great family pets and usually get along well with other guinea pigs.
Elements of a standard echocardiogram have historically included: 1) 2 dimensional and M-mode imaging (Fig 1A) of standard views of the heart, …
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