A stray pit bull/terrier mix became the only dog promoted to sergeant through combat and the most decorated dog of World War I. The dog made friends with soldiers as they drilled at Yale Field in New Haven, Connecticut. Corporal Robert Conroy in particular took a liking to the dog and named him Stubby because […]
There are many misconceptions, myths and urban legends relating to pets. These resources are designed to set the record straight. Articles about myths: Bird Myths, Facts and Urban Legends Cat Myths, Facts and Urban Legends Cats and 9 Lives – Myth or Fact? Dog Myths, Facts and Urban Legends Fish Myths, Facts and Urban Legends […]
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 […]
