Special needs is a term which covers a range of conditions in pets. It can include animals who are physically disabled, born with a birth defect, a chronic medical condition, behavioral issues, a breed that is in disfavor, an older animal, a too large animal, one with the wrong color, blind or deaf – this […]
The ASPCA and the HSUS reported on victories for animals in 2010. Here are some of the bills that became law this past year. The Crush Video Act was signed by the President and became law on December 9th. The Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act was passed in Missouri in November. However the fight is […]
Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome (FHS) can affect cats at any age but is more common in adult cats. While FHS can occur in any sex or breed, purebred cats such as Abyssinians, Siamese, Burmese and Himalayans seem more prone to its development. Although the cause of FHS appears to be idiopathic (of unknown origin), suspected causes […]
