Would you feed your dog chicken feathers? Well, ground chicken feather meal is being touted as the new protein source for pet foods. Chicken feathers have been hydrolyzed, that is broken down by a chemical reaction to water. They are then used in dog food. Granted, in the wild, dogs consume the whole animal, possibly […]
Schutzhund literally means protection dog. It was originally designed as a breed test for German Shepherds as a sport and to evaluate their working ability. The first Schutzhund trial was held in Germany in 1901. There are 3 phases to Schutzhund – obedience, tracking and protection. A dog must pass all 3 phases to earn […]
Senator Andy Dinniman introduced a bill to the Pennsylvania Senate in October of 2011 to outlaw the use of gas chambers to euthanize animals. The Pennsylvania General Assembly has now passed the bill, House Bill 2630, into law. Pennsylvania will no longer use this inhumane method of euthanization of dogs, cats and other pets. Called […]
