Ferrets sometimes play-bite, but when this happens too frequently and your ferret appears annoyed, it could be a sign of aggression. Ferrets who have lived in places such as pet shops, shelters, even homes where they were abused, teased, ignored or learned to play roughly, can be fearful and use aggressive biting as a form […]
A new system of GPS has come into use the for visually-impaired and their guide dogs (users of canes as well). There are several voice activated systems on the market, designed to complement a guide dog. Since only a small percentage of visually-impaired people venture to new places, the GPS systems can open a whole […]
As our pets age they may exhibit changes in behavior and in appearance. Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) which is similar to Alzheimer’s in humans, sometimes occurs in pets, particularly dogs. Aging causes deposits of beta-amyloid, a protein plaque, to form between the nerve cells of the brain. Some of the signs of CDS can be […]
