Fish and Amphibians

legless lizard for sale :: Article Creator Legless Lizard That Craves The Sun Few animals have been saddled with a name like the slow worm which is neither slow, nor is a worm. To look at it it would seem to be a snake but it is not this either. What the slow worm is really is a legless lizard. Like all cold blooded animals the slow worm thrives best in hot sunshine and so far 2012 has been something of a disaster. I write these notes in mid June and so things do need to warm up fast. The scientific name for the slow worm is aguis fragilis. This fragile bit indicates that if it is threatened by a predator it can break off part of the tail causing enough confusion for it to run away. This process is known as automy. In many slow worms the tail regrows but lacks the vertebra which it has lost in the first instance. The scales of the animal are smooth and polished and when these catch the sunlight the slow worm seems to be fashioned of polished...

fox red labrador :: Article Creator Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Labrador Retriever Colors Throughout the history of America's favorite dog breed, Labrador retriever colors have traditionally been classified as black, chocolate brown, or yellow. If you ask the American Kennel Club, those are the only acceptable colors for a Labrador. And even then, those dogs must have other specific color features (like dark noses and lips) to count as true Labradors. But lately, non-traditional Labrador retriever colors have increased in popularity. The coats on these dogs look like faded versions of the traditional colors. Charcoal, silver, champagne, and white Labs have all emerged on the scene. They simultaneously enchant dog-loving Americans who want something new and different—and frustrate the traditional crowd of Lab owners and trainers who don't approve of the breeding decisions that result in these non-traditional coat colors.  S...

foods dogs cant eat :: Article Creator 7 Best Foods For Dogs With Allergies, According To Veterinarians With symptoms that include itchy skin, ear infections and bloating, dog allergies can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience — for pets and their humans. There's good news, though: Food, contact or environmental allergy symptoms can be alleviated by certain foods, according to Cherie Pucheu-Haston, DVM, Ph.D., DACVD, a veterinary dermatologist and professor of veterinary dermatology and immunology at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. There is a broad category of dog foods that can decrease inflammation from allergies, soothe the skin and improve skin barrier functions — even in pups who are allergy-free, according to Pucheu-Haston. We spoke with veterinary dermatology and nutrition experts to help narrow down the list of foods that'll relieve symptoms and help dogs with allergies. SKIP AHEAD Best food o...

pet family clinic :: Article Creator Annual Pet Clinic Helps Both Community, Students YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Pets and their owners lined up outside of Stambaugh Stadium on Sunday for a pet clinic. Pets could get a free health exam and their nails cut. Vaccines were also offered at a low cost and were done by licensed veterinarians. The annual Marjorie Hartman Family Foundation Pet Clinic offers low-cost pet health care options. The event is hosted by Youngstown State University's Pre-Veterinary Society and Buster's Brigade. Students from multiple veterinary programs had the opportunity to work hands-on alongside the vets. Dr. Tina Costarella is a part-time teacher at YSU and is also a veterinarian. She is grateful that this event can benefit not only the community, but also students. "This is a fantastic opportunity. I really feel, before a student goes on to become a veterinary technician or a veterinarian, that they und...