The skin of the tilapia fish is rich in collagen and is increasingly used in both human and veterinary medicine to treat a variety of injuries and disorders.
Oddly, this single decision can place the odds in your pet's favor, or against it. Do what most vets recommend, and you greatly increase her risk of dysplasia and many kinds of cancer, including a 1 in 4 lifetime risk of bone cancer. Handle this hot potato with TLC.
It's considered one of the least toxic of its kind, and is used in 'pet safe' antifreezes. Cats are particularly sensitive, so it's banned in cat foods, but it can also poison dogs. Destroys red blood cells and causes many nervous system problems including seizures and coma.
As the business of certifying emotional support animals grows - whether it's a snake, dog, or pig - when are you abusing the system that's designed for people who truly need an animal for anxiety or depression? The tale of one large service dog who forced a plane to make an emergency landing.
They're dirty and despised. That's where it usually ends - till you gain an appreciation of the many fine 'stunts' these birds are able to perform. Things like telling people apart, learning math rules, deciphering medical images, and more. No wonder they can sell for up to $300K.