Posts tagged 'Vetimmobililzer'

Celebrating Penguin Awareness Day: Honoring Nature's Waddling Wonders

In the world of adorable creatures, few capture our hearts quite like penguins. With their dapper tuxedo-like appearance and endearing waddle, these flightless birds have charmed their way into popular culture and our affections. Every year on January 20th, Penguin Awareness Day is celebrated worldwide to honor these fascinating and resilient creatures, while also raising awareness about their conservation and about them!

How many bones do penguins have?  

I’m always fascinated with x-raying animals and when a veterinarian has to take X-rays of an injured bird that might have a broken bone, is sick or having difficulty moving, things can get pretty interesting. While penguins might look like simple, torpedo-shaped ice-waddlers, their bodies are actually quite complex. Even though they look nothing like people or animals you may encounter every day – like dogs and cats – they have similar skeletons and joints. They even have knees and elbows, but have about half as many bones. A human skeleton is made up of 206 bones. A penguin has just 112 in its whole body.

Bird bones in general are unique. They are lightweight and hollow, which allows the animal to take flight. Because birds need a lot of oxygen for an intense activity like flying, their bones are filled with spaces for air and they also have nine air sacs that surround their lungs. But wait, you might be thinking, “Penguins don’t fly at all.” That’s right, they evolved for a life on land and in the water, and they have a unique skeleton compared to many other birds.

The first penguins, which appeared shortly after the dinosaurs went extinct about 66 million years ago, were flightless. Ten million years later, they had become great swimmers. Present-day species spend up to 75% of their time in the ocean. That meant they had to grow heavier so they could dive underwater to hunt for food.

Penguins developed dense and heft bones that don’t have the air pockets that flying birds have. That helped make up for the air sacs around their lungs. Their bulky bones keep them from floating up to the water’s surface, like a scuba diver who straps on a weight belt to submerge. Penguins’ wings are also different because these birds need to swim, not soar into the sky. Penguins’ wings morphed into what look like short, flat, stiff fins that don’t bend like flying birds’ do. They also have fewer bones than other birds. Their wings act like paddles, helping them race through the water at high speeds. Gentoo penguins can swim up to 22 mph.That’s much faster than Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps, who broke a world record for humans at 5.5 mph.

The combination of hefty bones and powerful finlike wings allows penguins to descend quickly and dive incredibly deep to hunt for fish, krill and other food. An emperor penguin can go down to at least 1,500 feet, which is about the length of five football fields. Thanks to their fewer number of dense bones and other cool adaptations, penguins are champions of open water.

Penguins also need x-rays from time to time. So Z&Z Medical is prepared to offer a wide variety of imaging accessories for the top notch veterinarians that take care of our Penguin friends.  Visit Z&Z Medical website today to order your veterinary accessories and supplies.

2 months ago
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National Farm Animal Day 2023

National Farm Animals Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, is a day to recognize and appreciate the important role that farm animals play in our lives. At Z&Z Medical, we want to take this opportunity to highlight some of the X-ray accessories that we offer that can be used for imaging farm animals.

Our selection includes a variety of large animal positioning aids and immobilization devices that are designed to keep farm animals still during the X-ray procedure. These include:

  • Large animal X-ray immobilization straps that are designed to keep the farm animal still during the X-ray procedure
  • Large animal X-ray positioning aids that help to position the farm animal correctly for the X-ray
  • Large animal X-ray grids that help to improve the quality of the X-ray image by reducing scatter radiation

We also offer a range of other accessories such as lead apron holders, radiation protection devices, and customized X-ray markers. These accessories are designed to improve the accuracy and safety of the X-ray procedure for both the farm animal and the medical staff.

Our team of experts is available to help you choose the best X-ray accessories for your practice. We can help you select the appropriate size and type of positioning aid or immobilization device for your farm animal patients, as well as providing the recommendations for the other accessories that may enhance the overall quality of your X-ray imaging.

At Z&Z Medical, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest-quality products and services. Browse our selection of X-ray accessories today and see how we can help you improve the accuracy and safety of your X-ray procedures for farm animals.

 

  

1 year ago
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Its National Frog Month!

April is National Frog Month, a time to celebrate and learn about the important role that frogs play in the ecosystem. At Z&Z Medical, we want to take this opportunity to highlight some of the X-ray accessories that we offer that can be used for imaging frogs and other small animals.

Our selection includes a variety of small animal positioning aids and immobilization devices that are designed to keep frogs and other small animals still during the X-ray procedure. These include:

  • Small animal X-ray immobilization straps that are designed to keep the frog or small animal still during the X-ray procedure
  • Small animal X-ray positioning aids that help to position the frog or small animal correctly for the X-ray
  • Small animal X-ray grids that help to improve the quality of the X-ray image by reducing scatter radiation

We also offer a range of other accessories such as lead apron holders, radiation protection devices, and customized X-ray markers. These accessories are designed to improve the accuracy and safety of the X-ray procedure for both the frog or small animal and the medical staff.

Our team of experts is available to help you choose the best X-ray accessories for your practice. We can help you select the appropriate size and type of positioning aid or immobilization device for your small animal patients, as well as providing the recommendations for the other accessories that may enhance the overall quality of your X-ray imaging.

At Z&Z Medical, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest-quality products and services. Browse our selection of X-ray accessories today and see how we can help you improve the accuracy and safety of your X-ray procedures for frogs and other small animals.

1 year ago
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Veterinary Immobilizers

Welcome to our blog post on the importance of investing in high-quality veterinary immobilizers!

As a veterinarian, you know the importance of having the right tools and equipment on hand to provide the best possible care for your patients. Veterinary immobilizers, also known as restraint bags or animal restraints, are an essential tool in the care and treatment of animals, allowing you to safely and comfortably restrain your patients while conducting exams or procedures.

At Z&Z Medical, we understand the unique needs of veterinarians and offer a range of high-quality veterinary immobilizers in various sizes to suit the needs of your practice. Our immobilizers are designed to be safe and comfortable for your patients, while also being durable and easy to use.

Investing in high-quality veterinary immobilizers is a great investment for your practice. Not only will they help you provide better care for your patients, but they will also save you time and hassle in the long run.

We encourage you to visit our online store to learn more about the veterinary immobilizers we have available and to take advantage of  the different sizes and shapes available for the patients you see. Don't let a lack of supplies slow you down – invest in high-quality veterinary immobilizers today and be prepared for whatever comes your way.

1 year ago
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