The biotechnology company, Advaxis, has been developing new immunotherapies and cancer and infectious diseases for a number of years. Their veterinary program is evaluating a listeria-based vaccine for the treatment of osteosarcoma in dogs. In cooperation with the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, they are beginning clinical trials with the listeria-based vaccine. Listeria […]
Most snakes will try to avoid contact, but pets can be curious and persistent. When they see something so tempting moving, they are bound to poke at it. While we don’t often see snakes in the city, pets can encounter them there as well, sometimes in local parks. Snakes hibernate or are inactive during winter […]
The HSUS works continually to strengthen existing animal welfare laws and fight for more animal rights and protection laws. Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of HSUS, chose these 10 laws passed in states during 2012 as representing important steps in animal rights. 1. California banned the cruel “sport” of hound hunting of bobcats and bears, […]
