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 […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Herding dog Height: 10-12 in. Weight: 6-13 lbs Life span: 15 yrs. or more Trainability: high Good with children: only older children Good with other pets: with other dogs if socialized early What is the origin of the Lancashire Heeler? Details of the origin of the Lancashire Heeler […]
I have been keeping my eye on news about how the animals in Haiti are being affected by the devastating earthquake last week. Here is some information I thought was worth sharing. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is closely monitoring the response in Haiti to determine if and how they and others involved in […]
