Blowfish and Pufferfish carry a deadly toxin. Called Tetrodotoxin, it is an extremely potent poison and is stored in the skin and internal organs of the fish. Affecting the nervous system, Tetrodotoxin continues to be poisonous when the fish is dead. Even eating a small amount of these fish can be deadly. While Blowfish and […]
Tail docking is the artificial removal of an animal’s tail. It is usually only done for cosmetic reasons. Many people think it’s inhumane, so tail docking is illegal in many countries including France, Germany, Greece, Israel and the UK and the Province of New Brunswick in Canada. In New Brunswick, it’s illegal to remove tails […]
Dogs can get eye infections which are caused by bacteria. Scratches to the cornea are also a common problem. They are caused by the eyes coming into contact with long hairs. To protect your dog’s eyes, carefully trim any excess hair around the eyes with a blunt-edge scissor. You can use a sterile eyewash made […]
