Potatoes are mainly composed of carbs, primarily in the form of starch. The carb content ranges from 60–80% of dry weight ( 2 ). Simple sugars — such as sucrose, glucose, and fructose — are also present in small amounts ( 1 ).
insignis worm infestation include snake-like, swollen tracks under the skin and crater-like red ulcers on the skin's surface. These infections are rare, but have occasionally been found in dogs tha (...)
In a setting without any human interaction, squirrels enjoy nuts, seeds, tree flowers and tree buds from a variety of trees including butternut, cedar, dogwood, elm, hackberry, hemlock, hickory, ma (...)
The body becomes more acidic (acidosis), and it can't maintain appropriate fluid balance. The electrolyte (mineral) balance becomes disrupted which can lead to abnormal heart rhythms and abnormal m (...)
Circulating heartworm antigen appears in the blood as early as five months post-infection in a small percentage of dogs, but most dogs are not antigen positive until seven months post-infection. (...)
While meat makes up the majority of their diet, domestic dogs can also derive nutrients from grains, fruits, and vegetables. These non-meat foods are not simply fillers, but can be a valuable sourc (...)