A recent study led by Dr. Maja Summa of Finland’s University of Helsinki, Department of Food Hygiene and Environmental Health, has shown that dogs can transmit novovirus to humans. The researchers believe that dogs, especially those in contact with young children, contract the virus and become carriers. The novovirus causes gastroenteritis and diarrheal disease in […]
The HSUS tells us that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, in the Everglades, announced a ban on the import and trade in Burmese Pythons, Yellow Anacondas, and northern and southern African Pythons. These are large constricting snakes, not suitable as pets. They can kill and injure people, owners and others alike. They are an invasive species […]
Have you ever shopped for pet insurance plans? If so you know how frustrating it can be. What’s worse, though, is that many pet insurance plans can offer confusing coverage and pre-existing conditions qualifications that seem unfair. For any pet lover, pet insurance plans can be a nightmare. It’s a growing problem because there are […]
