The California State Senate has approved S.B. 1221, a bill that bans hound hunting of bears and bobcats, protecting all 3 animals. The bill is now one signature away from becoming law. It is on Governor Jerry Brown’s desk waiting for him to sign. Governor Brown has signed other animal protection bills including outlawing the […]
The FDA has posted the following questions and answers regarding Chicken Jerky Treats. This report is updated as of March 2012. Questions and Answers Regarding Chicken Jerky Treats Why did FDA issue a cautionary update in November 2011? In 2011, FDA saw an increase in the number of complaints it received of dog illnesses associated […]
Inclusion Body Disease (IBD) is highly contagious within the snake family, primarily found in Boa Constrictors and Pythons. It affect mainly the nervous system, but other organs as well. There are microscopic changes seen in the snake’s body cells (nervous system, liver, kidneys, blood) known as inclusion bodies, giving the name to the disease. Researchers […]
