When raising chickens, selecting the appropriate feed is paramount to their wellbeing and happiness. Look for organic or non-GMO options when possible. Consider how you will supplement their diet with scraps – this may affect protein and calcium levels in …
Goldfish may consume tropical fish food if necessary, but this should not become part of their regular diet as their nutritional needs vary too greatly for this to be beneficial in the long run. Tropical fish flakes tend to contain …
Beekeepers relying on pollen patties as an aid to brood raising when natural sources of forage are scarce are increasingly turning to these artificial supplements to aid their brood rearing efforts. But are these supplemental feeds effective? We conducted numerous …
Your dog’s ears play an integral role in their hearing and balance, and untreated ear infections can have serious repercussions for his overall health. Your veterinarian can swab the ear canal and run cytology or culture/sensitivity tests to diagnose an …
Timothy hay is an essential staple for guinea pig diets. Avoid alfalfa hay which is high in calcium content as this may lead to obesity and abnormal tooth calcification. Give children daily exposure to dark green vegetables that contain plenty …
Slow-Sinking Slow-sinking granules provide an alternative to floating pellets that may become lost to the environment during feeding; they gradually sink with controlled speed, remaining accessible along the aquarium substrate. This feature is especially important for species like goldfish and …
Many dog owners have adopted the raw diet approach to feeding their pups. A typical raw diet typically consists of muscle meat, organ meats, whole fish and raw bones. Green tripe, the raw stomach of a cow or other ruminant …
Honey bees require 100 to 200 grams of protein every week, some of which comes from their hive’s brood food supply. Unfortunately, even this source isn’t always reliable; for example, Varroa mites and Nosema ceranae microsporidia can steal protein from …
If you live with mixed species pets, it can be easy for cats to sneak a bite from their canine housemate’s food bowl from time to time. While this may not cause harm, it would be ideal if cats consumed …
Multi-ingredient colour-enhancer flake food that features 40% Antarctic Krill. Ideal for daily feeding of both omnivorous and carnivorous aquarium fish species alike. Provides valuable protein, amino acids, chitin and unsaturated fatty acids (including omega-3) plus natural carotenoids as well as …