Mary NielsenGargoyle geckos are omnivorous reptiles, feeding on insects, vegetables and fruit in equal measures. When providing your reptile with prey such as insects like flies, wax worms, mealworms or crickets to feed to it will benefit greatly – gut load …
Greek tortoises are generally gentle reptiles and can form bonds with humans if all their needs are met, though being picked up may cause stress that could lead to respiratory infections or shell rot/metabolic bone disease. Offer your tortoise a …
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 …