There are many species of Sea Cucumber (also known as ‘gamat’, ‘hai shen’, ‘beche-de-mer’, or ‘teripang’) harvested from the ocean floor for food and natural extracts or supplements. The most commonly harvested species are Stichopus herrmanni, Thelenota ananas, Thelenota anax, Holothuria fuscogilva, Holothuria fuscopunctata, Actinopyga mauritiana, Actinopyga caerulea and Bohadschia argus.
The best homemade, natural dog toothpaste provides:
Information about natural treatments for aquarium fish diseases and parasites is tough to find, due to a lack of scientific study (although this is improving with the demand for organically farmed fish). It’s also more complicated than it is with other pets because tolerance levels can vary between the many species. However, there are some…
I posted the following information on LinkedIn to help a member, and thought you might find it useful as well. Car sickness is certainly one of the more unpleasant issues we can deal with as pet parents. There can be more than one cause for car sickness in dogs, from anxiety to an immature inner…
Fish do get constipated! It is a problem especially for laterally compressed fish and some fish species seem more prone to it, such as Goldfish and Bettas. It can also be caused by an improper diet, some manufactured fish foods, or overfeeding. Constipation can and will kill your fish if the blockage is not addressed.
I’ve been nursing a neck sprain with back and arm muscle spasms since Christmas, making it next to impossible to write (let alone sleep). As usual, researching the condition had me automatically applying what I’d learned to pets. I can’t imagine going through such discomfort without being able to express to a doctor or therapist…
When a condition causes irritation in the small or large intestine, regulated bowel movements (peristalsis) increase in speed. The body is, in effect, attempting to expel the irritant, toxin, or some form of excess. Contents of the intestines moving at a faster rate doesn’t allow for normal removal of fluid, resulting in diarrhea.
The L-shape of dog and cat ear canals are designed to protect their highly developed sense of hearing. Unfortunately, this design may also cause moisture, debris, parasites and wax to be trapped in the ears, resulting in infections.
Let’s wave a magic wand and turn a pumpkin into a natural remedy for dog bad breath!
One of the most frequent complaints about owning a dog can be odor. Dog breath, flatulence or body odor can have us avoiding our best friend, not to mention avoiding having our friends over.
