Collars come in various materials, the usual ones being nylon or leather. Some collars are made of hemp canvas which is soft and strong. There are organic cotton collars made for smaller dogs. You can purchase a collar with a safety light attached for nightly walks. A prong or pinch collar has blunt-end prongs that […]
The ASPCA advises that the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act was again brought before Congress for the third time on March 1st. The bill, presented by Jim Gerlach (R-PA), Sam Farr (D-CA), Lois Capps (D-CA) and CW Bill Young (R-FL) requires any breeder who sells or offers to sell more than 50 dogs […]
Thanks to a 7 year battle by the HSUS, Botox manufacturer Allergan has developed and has federal approval for a new procedure that doesn’t require animal testing. Botox is the anti-wrinkle treatment. The LD 50 test (Lethal Dose 50%) consists of giving animals various doses of a substance in order to determine the amount that […]
