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, […]
Myofascial Pain Syndrome is the name given to chronic muscular pain. Myo (muscle) fascial (connective tissues surrounding muscles) pain occurs in humans as well as animals. Normally, fascia are flexible and bind structures together. But when the fascia tightens it puts pressure on the surrounding structures. Scar tissue forms in the muscles. Although difficult to […]
As our pets age they may exhibit changes in behavior and in appearance. Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) which is similar to Alzheimer’s in humans, sometimes occurs in pets, particularly dogs. Aging causes deposits of beta-amyloid, a protein plaque, to form between the nerve cells of the brain. Some of the signs of CDS can be […]
