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AAFCO Pet Food Labeling
AAFCO Pet Food LabelingPet food marketing can get confusing. The labeling does not provide detailed nutritional information and it’s easily misunderstood by consumers. Try as you might, sometimes reading the label doesn’t give you enough answers. However, the more you...
Antibiotic Use in Pets
Antibiotic Use in PetsAntibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. They kill invading bacteria without killing the surrounding cells. Antibiotics are made both from living organisms such as fungi, molds, and certain soil bacteria as well as synthesized in a...
Adrenal Gland Disease in Ferrets
Adrenal Gland Disease in FerretsAdrenal gland disease (AGD) in ferrets is one of the more common conditions that affects ferrets in North America. The signs are due to an abnormal production of sex steroids and androgrens but we do not know why the adrenal glands form...