Jell-O FAQs Gelatin can come from collagen derived from cow or pig bones, hides, and connective tissues. The gelatin in Jell-O today most often comes from pigskin.

Capsules are traditionally made from gelatin, an animal protein derived from collagen. In recent years, however, plant-based alternatives such as HPMC and modified starch have come on the market to cater for vegetarians.

Capsules can be hard-shelled or soft-shelled. Traditional capsules are principally made from gelatin, which is a common ingredient in medicines and food products formed by boiling the skin and bones of cows and pigs. The protein from gelatin cannot be used by the body due to its incomplete form.

The pig as a source of medicine

• Insulin: The pig pancreas is an organ from which insulin is obtained, an essential hormone for diabetics.
• ACTH: ACTH, a hormone used in human medicine for the treatment of arthritis and inflammatory diseases, can be obtained from the pig’s pituitary gland.

According to a team of experts from UP at Los Baños, adding ascorbic acid or Vitamin C to the diet of pigs — 800 gms. for every kilo of feeds, will make them grow faster compared to those treated with normal diets.

Typically a little bit of medication is put in and the dog gets sleepy and becomes unconcious like it does with anesthesia. The slowness of the med entering the blood streem can produce sensations that make the dog uncomfortable or that frighten the dog because they feel odd. It may not be pain just ‘odd’ and so scary.

Cats Should Not Die for Peeing on the Bed. That’s right, cats are brought to veterinarian’s offices and shelters everywhere to be euthanized, or relinquished and consequently euthanized, because they urinate outside of the litter box. This has got to stop. This is most often a treatable problem with a positive outcome.

A cleaning spray that lists orange oil in the ingredients works well. Cats dislike and will avoid the smell of citrus. A home remedy I use is homemade citrus cleaner made with orange peels. You can also use a good old-fashioned warm water and vinegar solution.