Not Every Fish Can Be Eaten Uncooked Nearly every fish or other sea critter is edible, but not every one of them is edible raw. Raw fish has been in fashion in the West for some time, but sushi and sashimi have been part of Japanese cuisine for centuries. Which fish Cannot be eaten raw?…
It is never safe to let your dog pass the fish hook; the chances are too great it will cause internal injuries as it moves, or become lodged along the way. The veterinarian will X-ray your dog and probably perform an emergency endoscopy or surgery to remove the hook while she is under anesthesia. How…
Technically, they should fall under the purview of the Food and Drug Administration, which oversees both human and animal drugs. Those animals including companion animals (dogs, cats, horses) and food animals (cattle, pigs, chickens). Yet no ornamental fish antibiotics are approved by the FDA. Is fish amoxicillin the same as cat amoxicillin? But unlike antibiotics…
They would use only smaller fish, as a large fish may generate an electric shock from 300 to 400 volts. The shock of these catfish is used to stun prey and in defense. It is not known to be fatal to humans, but large electric catfish can stun an adult person. Can a catfish sting…
The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a freshwater fish belonging to the minnow family (Cyprinidae) of the order Cypriniformes. Native to South Asia, it is a popular aquarium fish, frequently sold under the trade name zebra danio (and thus often called a “tropical fish” although both tropical and subtropical). Is zebrafish a tropical fish? The zebrafish…
Is Trader Joe’s canned tuna safe to eat? Between fear of consuming too much mercury and sustainability concerns, shopping for canned tuna has become a health minefield. Thankfully, Trader Joe’s makes it simple with their pole-caught skipjack tuna. This type of tuna, which was rated a “Best Choice” by Seafood Watch, checks both boxes. Is…
No, sharks are not mammals, but actually fall under the category, or class, of fish. All species of sharks are classified as fish, and further fall into the subclass of Elasmobranchii. It has often been questioned why sharks are fish, while other large sea creatures – like dolphins or whales – are mammals. Is a…
Do silver dollar fish have spots? When male Silver Dollars are interested in available females, they will also develop two new telltale black or smudgy dark spots, one behind each operculum (gill covering). These are known as breeding spots and indicate healthy hormonal changes. Why do my fish look shiny? Shiny, metallic spots aren’t necessarily…
For the reasons, among many others, anglers from all over the world travel to Yellowstone National Park to fish for the Yellowstone cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout found in the clear and cold waters of the Yellowstone River. What fish live in the Yellowstone River? Cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, large whitefish…
“While human consumption of fish antibiotics is likely low, and consumption by humans of antibiotics intended for animals is alarming,” Brandon Bookstaver, a pharmacist and director of residency and training at the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, said in a statement. Is fish amoxicillin the same as human? Fish are given many of…
Right. For, as noted, it’s legal to open carry if you’re “going to or returning from” a fishing trip. Even when the goal isn’t so much to catch a fish, but make a point. Can you open carry a pistol while fishing in Florida? Openly carrying a gun typically is illegal in Florida. If someone…
Human-grade sushi is generally safe for people, but it can cause gastrointestinal upset in cats, There is thiaminase in raw fish that could break down an essential B vitamin called thiamine in cats. Thiamine deficiency can cause neurological problems — and even lead to convulsions. Is raw fish safe for cats? Unfortunately, raw fish can…