The Horse Protection Act, passed 40 years ago, was meant to eliminate the practice of “soring” horses. As the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) explains, the “soring” of horses consists of using chemicals and other substances causing extreme pain in horses’ hooves and legs. It is used in show competitions to give them […]
Some ball pythons stop feeding during the winter months. It is called winter anorexia and is not unusual behavior. This may be related to shorter hours of daylight during winter months. If your ball python shows any signs of illness during this time such as high weight loss, breathing open-mouthed or other signs of respiratory […]
When you have a lot of work to do or have to go on a business trip or heading out of town on vacation, it is not always possible for you to take your dog or cat with you. While you may always leave your pet with a friend or member of your family, they […]
