Dogs can get eye infections which are caused by bacteria. Scratches to the cornea are also a common problem. They are caused by the eyes coming into contact with long hairs. To protect your dog’s eyes, carefully trim any excess hair around the eyes with a blunt-edge scissor. You can use a sterile eyewash made […]
Thanks to a 7 year battle by the HSUS, Botox manufacturer Allergan has developed and has federal approval for a new procedure that doesn’t require animal testing. Botox is the anti-wrinkle treatment. The LD 50 test (Lethal Dose 50%) consists of giving animals various doses of a substance in order to determine the amount that […]
The Kroger Company is recalling select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores because the products may contain aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring fungus produced by many species of Aspergillus. These potent fungi are commonly known to cause chronic liver disease and cancer. Symptoms are lethargy, sluggishness, anorexia, vomiting, bloody […]
