Cats are supposedly afraid of water. But how did they catch fish if they didn’t swim? Theories abound as to why cats fear water: originally there were no large bodies of water where cats lived; although they are predators, cats are cautious around watering holes where prey animals are easily attacked; at home, sinks and […]
Dr. Michael Greger, director of public health and animal agriculture at the HSUS has authored a book, “Bird Flu: A Virus of Our Own Hatching.” Dr. Greger’s interest in animal diseases affecting humans began with AIDS research. It is believed that the HIV virus began with the bushmeat trade in Africa with the slaughter of […]
When you bring home a very young or an older pet and don’t know if they’ve had their vaccinations, you should make sure they have the necessary protection. Vaccinations are a must at this time. But do our pets need annual vaccinations? The current recommendations say no. This doesn’t mean that a bi-annual or annual […]
