Pets that are aging or have experienced trauma often become arthritic. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t exercise. Symptoms of arthritis can be a stiff gait, difficulty getting up from a prone position, lameness, swollen joints, pain, loss of joint flexibility, hesitation running, jumping, climbing stairs. Pain can be treated with medication, although long-term use […]
Announcing the first major win for animals in 2013, the HSUS reports that Taiwan has banned trade in marine animals and their products. In response to the horrible images of the yearly seal slaughter in Canada, many governments are taking action to ban seal product trade. In 2009, 27 European Union countries joined the U.S. […]
Seizures can occur in dogs for a number of reasons including some that may be idiopathic (of unknown origin). A seizure is caused by a sudden abnormal burst of electrical activity in the brain. A grand mal seizure is usually preceded by an aura and the dog becomes nervous, restless, may cry out, seek attention […]
