Native to the Andes Mountains, Llamas thrive at altitudes of 8,000 to 16,000 feet in areas of severe cold, gale force winds, and sparse and seasonable vegetation. In their native habitat Llamas are used primarily as a source of fiber, meat, and labor. The genus Lama is a member of the camel family. The Lama genus is comprised of four different species: The Llama Lama glama, The Alpaca Lama pacos.

Monitors the occurrence of Mycoplasmal conjunctivitis, a disease that affects House Finches and other wild bird species in the United States and Canada. Site describes the disease and how to recognize it.

Offers information and support for avian diseases such as exotic newcastle (END) and proventricular dilation disease (PDD), lost or stolen birds, and companion parrot/bird care.

Article by Dr. Garry Cross about the viral disease that can affect all psittacine birds. Includes photos and links to related content.

Article by Fern Van Sant, from the Proceedings of the International Aviculturists Society, January, 1997. Features details about zinc biology and bird cages.

Special Considerations for Cats. Some alternative feeding philosophies teach that dry food is bad for cats, for a number of reasons. There is increasing suspicion that free choice dry feeding may complicate diabetes in cats, and some holistic practitioners wonder whether this practice may even predispose to diabetes.

A brief description of the condition, symptoms to look for and typical treatments.

Site dedicated to Fritz, a Siamese cat with Feline Asthma. Includes description of the condition, medications, photos and further web resources.

Overview from a veterinary perspective of two of the most common oral neoplasms - Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Fibrosarcoma.

Overview of the condition and its treatment in dogs and cats.