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Munchkin
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short & long-haired varieties Color: many varieties including points Temperament: loving, sociable, playful, good with children & other pets Where does the Munchkin come from? There were short-legged cats found in Europe, but attempts to breed them failed. Munchkins are a U.S. breed. In Louisiana, Sandra […]
NY Bill to Prohibit of Devocalization of Cats and Dogs
New York State has filed Assembly Bill 3431 and Senate Bill S6167 to prohibit devocalization of dogs and cats. There is opposition to these bills from lobbies that profit from devocalization. They are trying to kill the bills through loopholes. One amendment would allow some people to have their dogs and cats devocalized. Devocalization is […]
Overgrown Teeth in Rabbits, Degus, Chinchillas, Guinea Pigs
Overgrown teeth in herbivores such as rabbits, degus, chinchillas, guinea pigs, can cause major health problems. These animals have teeth known as elondont meaning they grow continuously. Normally these small herbivores graze almost constantly, wearing down their teeth gradually. But when tooth growth rates and wear are out of balance, problems occur. The incisors (front […]