When horses eat, the food is swallowed and passes down the esophagus into the stomach. There is a strong band of muscle called the cardiac sphincter around the esophagus at the stomach entrance. While all mammals have the cardiac sphincter which is a valve, it is different in horses for these reasons. It is extremely […]
Friends of Animals, FoA, has always supported spay/neuter for pets. Unless you are a qualified breeder, spay/neuter should be the choice for your pet. Too many pets are abandoned yearly, winding up on the streets or in shelters, suffering and dying. FoA is offering certificates in the United States for low-cost spay/neuter at participating animal […]
If you’ve ever seen a cat’s eyes in the dark, they appear to glow. Unlike humans who need artificial or moon light to see in the dark, cats can see using only 1/6 of the light humans require. In low light cat’s pupils open very wide. In bright sunlight they are able to contract and […]
