We humans take our feet and hands for granted unless they begin to ache. But consider what having feet and hands does for us. Feet give us mobility and balance. Hands enable us to hold items and other humans, protect ourselves, eat, clean ourselves and perform dozens of other tasks. A dog’s paws aid them […]
The volcano in Iceland put many animals at risk. Animals who inhale or ingest volcanic ash are at risk for fluoride poisoning. This could cause internal bleeding, long-term bone damage and teeth loss. This was a large concern for farmers of sheep, cattle and horses in southern Iceland. Some horses panicked and ran away. They […]
Cats are usually silent companions, much more laid back than dogs. But like all companion animals, cats can bond very closely with their humans. Cats show affection to their loved ones by “talking,” purring, rubbing up against their human, lap-sitting, licking you, kneading you. They also show trust and affection in a way you would […]
