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Hwamei (Chinese Hwamei)
The hwamei (Garrulax canorus) looks plain but has a famously loud, melodious song and has long been a prized cage bird in China. It is shy and alert, feeds on insects and seeds, and is the city bird of Guangzhou.
What Eye Diseases Can Cats Develop?
The eyes are the windows to the soul; a cat's agility and charm are thanks to its eyes. Today we discuss feline eye diseases.
How a Cat’s Eye Works
A cat's eye is built in three layers, the outer fibrous coat, the middle vascular layer, and the inner nerve layer, that focus light onto the retina. Rods and cones turn light into signals sent to the brain, giving cats sharp low-light vision.
Red Tissue Growing Inside a Puppy’s Eye
Red tissue in the eye is typically an inflamed third eyelid, often present on both sides. It may look like simple heat, but it needs surgical removal to protect vision and avoid infection, so see a vet rather than waiting.
What to Do About a Dog’s Eye Polyp (Cherry Eye)
A 'cherry eye' (third-eyelid gland prolapse) in dogs comes from salty food, heat, or uncleared debris, and shows as a red cherry-like lump. Mild cases use meds; severe ones need surgical removal plus disinfection.
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