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Strollers can be a convenient way to take your pet outdoors. They are very useful if your pet is handicapped, has arthritis, is a senior citizen, is a cat, has had recent surgery. Small pets often tire easily when walking long distances and carrying your pet is not always comfortable. The type of stroller depends […]

Amazingly, inventors and scientists have more often than not been inspired by studying animals and their habits. Many things we take for granted today we owe to these creatures. Artists and clothing designers have drawn inspiration by nature’s color schemes and designs. Here are some creations inspired by studying animals and that have benefited mankind. […]

There is a toad living near water that is a threat to your pets and children. The toad has several names – Bufo Toad, Giant Toad, Cane Toad. It is highly poisonous to pets. Adult Bufo Toads are 6-9 inches long, have tan, reddish brown, dark brown or gray brown warty skin. The back has […]

The thought of a visit to the veterinarian’s office sends many pet owners and their pets into a panic. There are pets that are so terrified that when close to the office, they may experience physical problems and might injure themselves and their humans trying to escape. There is an alternative – house call vets. […]

In a statement made with HSUS and McDonald’s, the largest restaurant chain in the world, it was announced that it will no longer use gestation crates for breeding sows in the United States. It began 10 years ago when Florida voters made their state the first to ban gestation crates for breeding pigs. Since then […]

The ASPCA advises that double-decked trailers are dangerous and inhumane when used to transport horses. Double-decker trailers can be used to transport short-necked livestock such as cattle. Horses are taller, with larger heads and longer necks and require more headroom which these trailers simply don’t provide. If horses attempt to stand upright, their unstable footing […]

Dogs and cats suffer from some of the same eye ailments that humans do. Glaucoma is one of those ailments. Glaucoma occurs with increased pressure due to the abnormal drainage of fluid. The fluid, call aqueous humor, is inside the eye, giving nourishment and helping to maintain the normal shape. Normally, the fluid drains into […]

The crate is a general term for carriers, kennels or crates. Crates come in different materials and sizes. They can be made of plastic, fiberglass or wire. Some smaller carriers are also made of cloth. The Cat Playpen and 2 and 3 tiered crates are large, tall and airy. There are 2 or 3 platforms […]

Cancers are referred to differently depending on location and development of cells. Sarcoma – Tumors involving connective tissue such as muscle. Carcinoma – Cancers involving epithelial tissue such as skin cancers. Neoplasia – The abnormal growth of cells both malignant and benign. Metastasis – The spreading of cancer cells from the original z.site to a […]

The Chinese recently celebrated 15 days of their year 4709, the Year of the Dragon and only a small minority of people chose to serve shark fin soup. According to the HSUS, the tide is turning in favor of the sharks. The Hong Kong-based luxury hotel group, Shangri-La, announced it will stop serving shark fin […]