Progressive retinal atrophy

Puppy Mills “Puppy mills create misery for dogs and pain for the unwitting purchasers of the animal, and they indirectly deny suitable homes for animals in need.”- Wayne Pacelle (President of the Humane Society of the United States) Imagine you are a dog. You spend every day of your life in a cage. You hear the whimpers of those around you, but it is so dark you can only see a faint outline of the other puppies cramped into a cage with you. Your cage is made of sharp wire that cuts you, but no

Feeding a Pitbull It is suggested that pitbull owners feed their pets the foods that have what the breed requires in nutritional value. The dog food should contain nutrient sources that are similar to that found in their native lands that their ancestors ate. The requirements for a pitbull are a balance of protein, carbohydrates, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Many dogs are taken to the vet because of nutritional related problems. If the dog is not getting the proper nutrients that their diet

How Dogs have Evolved Every wonder how “Man’s best friend” evolved? With over 350 different breeds, from the Chihuahua to the Great Dane, all dogs have descended from the Grey Wolf. The domestication of dogs by man dates back at least twelve thousand years. Domestication of the wolf may have begun with orphaned wolf cubs brought into villages and raised by children. Ancient man may have also started the domestication process by befriending wolves which helped them hunt and drive herds. (Kodat, 2002)

The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed of many traits. Courage, strength and a tremendous amount of intelligence only scratches the surface of what can be used to describe this ideal best friend. The Australian Cattle Dog The Australian Cattle Dog is a medium sized dog that generally weighs 45-60 pounds. They grow to be 17-20 inches at the shoulders. The general appearance is that of a strong and symmetrically built, working blue or red speckled dog. The Cattle Dog has the strength, agility, and

Introduction Most of patients are hoping to see well without spectacle or contact lenses. So in last years the refractive surgery increased in patients dissatisfied with spectacles and contact lenses either due to quality of vision, cosmetic appearance or difficulties in contact lenses wearing and its complications. corneal surgeries like corneal ablation ( photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis LASIK) and different types of phakic intraocular lens (PIOL) implantation

Diabetes mellitus is usually a lifelong metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia or high sugar levels in the blood; can be caused by lack of insulin, insulin resistance, or both. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar. It controls the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats that the body used for energy. Without insulin, glucose (sugar) in the blood builds up causing hyperglycemia. There are 3 classic symptoms of diabetes; the 3 Ps: polyuria which defines as frequent

Well-known for its love of work and jovial personality, the Australian Cattle Dog is the ideal working dog. This breed can withstand extreme temperatures and rough conditions and won’t stop working until it is told to do so. These dogs possess a truly impressive amount of stamina and can run around for hours on end. They love to get outdoors and explore the world around them, and they particularly benefit from having some sort of job to do. They are therefore perfectly suited for very active owners

B nCreatine was first found in 1832 by a French scientist named Michel Eugene Chevreul. This discovery was found by isolating it from the basified water-extract of the skeletal muscle in animals. He named it creatine after he found concentration of it in animal blood and meat. Justus Von Liebug confirmed in the year 1847 that creatine can be found in the flesh of animal. During his research he also found that wild foxes have more creatine in their muscles than their domestic counterparts. Around

loss, but no noticeable symptoms. Late AMD is more sever with vision loss being noticeable. According to one of the article Age related macular degeneration is a pathological change in the central portion of the retina. Early AMD, clinical signs of retinal disease are detected on routine examination, but

Bruised, beaten, and bleeding. You gaze into the forbidding, yet impuissant eyes of the creature before you - a whimper evades your taut throat as you know those eyes are bottomless pools of blood: each drop signifying a past hardship. Tears deluge your vision as the taste of blood floods your mouth. The taste of salty, acrid blood escalates from the recesses of your essence to the tip of your reluctant tongue as you feel the eyes of the creature scrutinizing your morals. The picture in front you