It is recommended that fish be introduced between 6 months and one year—even if your family has a history of food allergies. As noted above, delaying the introduction of the food beyond a year could actually increase your baby’s chance of developing an allergy. What fish can a 2 year old eat? Your toddler or…
Can you fly with candy in your carry-on? Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine….
Actually, grass carp are quite common as they are used to control vegetation in most of the area ponds and canals. When folks think of fisheries, I’m rather sure that irrigation structures are low on most radars. When drained, some canals have pools where the fish are concentrated, and in some cases overwinter. Are there…
Cavefish or cave fish is a generic term for fresh and brackish water fish adapted to life in caves and other underground habitats. There are more than 200 scientifically described species of obligate cavefish found on all continents, except Antarctica. Is there fish in underground aquifers? Among vertebrates, only fish and salamanders have successfully colonized…
Can you fish in Ohio all year-round? You can go fishing year-round, but it’s important to be aware of Ohio’s fishing regulations. The laws can be different for fishing specific waters and catching certain fish species. What is the fishing season in Ohio? Except as otherwise provided by division rule, those seasons are the spring…
Traditionally, the term caviar refers only to roe from wild sturgeon in the Caspian Sea and Black Sea (Beluga, Ossetra and Sevruga caviars). Depending on the country, caviar may also be used to describe the roe of other species of sturgeon or other fish such as salmon, steelhead, trout, lumpfish, whitefish, or carp. Can you…
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. Can I give raw fish to my cat? Cats should…
Side effects, particularly at high doses, may include diarrhea, vomiting, delayed wound healing, sleepiness, a fishy odor to the breath or skin, increased itchiness, or an oily coat and skin flakes. Discontinuation of the supplement should resolve these side effects. In cats, changes in blood clotting can occur. Can I give my cat too much…
Ginger is safe for dogs to eat. And it can offer many health benefits from digestive relief to heartworm and cancer prevention. Can dogs eat food cooked with ginger? Yes! Ginger is safe for your dog to eat in small doses. It contains many antioxidants that can support dogs with motion sickness, blood circulation, nausea,…
Female bettas aren’t as aggressive as males, so you’d think it would be okay to put male guppies in with them. However, for the most part, you should definitely avoid this. Male guppies often mistake female bettas for guppies. Obviously, the betta won’t be pleased with this and may end up attacking your guppy. Do…
Yes, you can freeze batter. Batter can be frozen for up to 1 month. This applies to all batter types including simple fish batter, tempura or fancy beer batter. The method for freezing batter is the same across all these types. Can uncooked batter be frozen? If you are one of the bakers wondering, can…
After a few months here on Mustique, one thing I have learned is that fish can, in fact, be too fresh. There is a window of two to three hours when a fresh catch is an exemplary piece of fish, perfect for grilling or serving raw. How can you tell if fish is spoiled? Some…