Does your cat act strangely, such as grooming continuously, beyond normal limits? S/he may have OCD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) cites environmental and social stresses as the main factors causing OCD in cats. It’s normal for cats to groom themselves, even in stressful situations. But when grooming continues well after the […]
2013 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)has adopted a new ruling when passed by Congress with regard to puppy mills. It closes a loophole in the Federal Animal Welfare Act regulation that exempts Internet sellers. Up until now, the Act regulated breeders selling to pet shops but did not regulate breeders selling directly to […]
Our communities have grown outward to the point where we are increasingly encroaching on territory that was once the exclusive habitat of wildlife. Raccoons, foxes and coyotes, to name a few, have even been spotted in urban areas. And our pets are in danger of becoming their prey. But there are simple rules you can […]
