Calgary Zoo officials say the sudden deaths of 35 stingrays early this week was likely caused by a poison in the tank. The likelihood certainly is that something got into the water that was toxic to the fish -- that's our most likely theory at the moment,
The sudden and mysterious deaths of 34 prized stingrays at the Calgary Zoo's new "touch tank" had veterinarians searching the water in vain Monday for some explanation. The $250,000 cownosed ray exhibit -- which looks more like an elongated hot tub than
As a conscientious pet owner, you do everything you can to keep your pets safe, from making sure the gate is latched to buying organic foods and treats. But pet parents may be blissfully unaware of some potentially dangerous toxins hidden in their own
Just as exposure to common household and yard chemicals affect us and our children, our pets are affected by these toxins, too. And the exposure to these toxins may produce compounded harmful effects in our cats and dogs.
Researchers for the
I've done numerous articles and posts on different things that are poisonous and toxic to our pets; plants, household substances, even trash, as well as other things, not so common, that you might not know about; xylitol, cocoa bean mulch and other
They wow tourists and remind people of the mysteries and majesty of the ocean, but killer whales swimming around the waters of Vancouver Island are the most contaminated animals on Earth.
Information, which is slowly and painstakingly being gathered ab
A unique type of pygmy crocodile found only in Australia could be wiped out by the dreaded cane toad unless prompt action is taken, zoologists have warned.Just two populations of the endangered pygmy freshwater crocodile are known to exist, both of them
Deadly toxins recently discovered in pet food raise the question: What, exactly, is in those bags and cans of processed meal we pour into Buster's dish every day?
