Cats Get Diabetes Too

In America, cats are extremely popular pets to have. Just like a man’s best friend, cats also make great pets and are extremely loving. Like most pets, your cat could get sick too. At these moments, the first thing you should do is consult your veterinarian. Diabetes might be far more common amongst humans, rather than cats, but cats can get affected. If your cat does, it is an extremely serious... [Read more]

Fish Feel Pain, Says New Research

When animal testing was first performed a few hundred years ago, scientists dismissed cries made by the animals as mere reflexes. At this time, animals such as monkeys were used for all kinds of tests. Today, it is common knowledge that mammals are able to feel pain, however, fish and other types of animals are still thought to not be capable of feeling pain. With fish, sportsmen argue that they do... [Read more]

Does Your Dog Have Dandruff?

If your dog has dandruff, you first need to understand what causes it before you start thinking of treatment. Here are some of the main causes for dandruff in dogs: • Bad hygiene • Insufficient liquid intake • Low humidity • Lack of natural oils in the body • Fat deficiency • Lack of exercise • Inadequate nutrients • Irregular brushing of your dog’s coat Home remedies Dandruff is... [Read more]

Can Fish Feel Pain?

Fish look gorgeous in the water, swimming gracefully without a care in the world. When they are taken out of water however, they squirm for seconds and then they stop. We know that they squirm because they are deprived of oxygen which water provides for them. We also know that they stop squirming and eventually die because of the lack of that Oxygen. However, no one really wonders if they feel pain. Fishermen... [Read more]

Purina Store: Specialist in Horse Nutrition and Research on Equine Diet

Human nutrition has received lot of attention and extensive studies have been conducted throughout the last 3 – 4 decades. However, very few people are actually interested in or involved in animal nutrition. Considering how important it is to properly feed your pets or farm animals with the right quantity and quality of diet. It has become essential to know about companies or organizations which... [Read more]

Neighborhood dog walker

Guest post written by Sandy Stein Every afternoon at 3 p.m. I walk my toy poodle Marcy around our housing development. It’s something that we’ve done for years and a lot of the neighborhood dogs whose owners are at work during the day would come and walk by us or follow us along the fences in their yards. I don’t know how I didn’t think of it before, but one day about six months ago I decided... [Read more]

An end to bullfighting?

Althoguh Bullfighting has been around for centuries, it is a cruel and bloody “sport”. It is extremely popular in Spain and it has come as a (pleasant) shock to many around the world that one part of the country has banned the sport. Animal rights campaigners were jubilant as Catalonia announced that Bullfighting would forever be banned in the region. However, the decision taken by the... [Read more]

Helping Your Submissive Pet Dog Gain Confidence

Pet dogs are known for their playful and sometimes protective nature. That’s why they generally make great guards for homes. However, it’s not entirely impossible to see a dog cower at the sight of a person, even when this individual is their owner. Submissive dogs are often anti-social, and exhibit extreme discomfort being around people and even other dogs. The truth is, dogs are expected... [Read more]

Animal Tales – Autumn brings animal events

As we approach autumn, we approach the fundraising event season for area animal rescue groups. Check out this pack of dates to “bark” on your calendars. See the original post:  Animal Tales – Autumn brings animal events  Read More →

Polk Animal Control Policy Altered After Prompt Deaths of 4 Kittens

Polk County’s Animal Control office will be more open in telling people that animals they surrender may be promptly put to death. Continued here:  Polk Animal Control Policy Altered After Prompt Deaths of 4 Kittens  Read More →

Animal Liberation Front claims responsibility for Greek fur farm break-ins that set loose 50,000 minks

ATHENS, Greece — An international animal rights activist group has claimed responsibility for releasing more than 50,000 minks from two fur farms in northern Greece. In an online statement, the Animal Liberation Front says it carried out the attacks last… Continued here: Animal Liberation Front claims responsibility for Greek fur farm break-ins that set loose 50,000 minks  Read More →

Animal rights groups face off with scientists over fate of chimps

Almost 200 have had a long break from testing that dates to NASA’s early days, but that could end. Ever since the first of their number arrived in New Mexico half a century ago as test subjects in the fledgling U.S. Original post: Animal rights groups face off with scientists over fate of chimps  Read More →

Animal rights group claims mass Greek mink release

An international animal rights activist group has claimed responsibility for releasing more than 50,000 minks from two fur farms in northern Greece. Excerpt from: Animal rights group claims mass Greek mink release  Read More →