Called LAACS (long-acting anticoagulants), they are in use today in many rodenticides. The pellets are dyed green and while humans can recognize them for what they are, to cats and dogs who have limited color vision, they look like pet food. LAACS work by blocking the body’s use of Vitamin K which is needed to […]
Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center has been conducting a study using Liposomal Clodronate, a biophosphonate for treating canine cancer. Immune cells called macrophages normally clear the body of debris, bacteria and foreign bodies. Recent studies suggest that these cells may play a role in promoting tumor growth and metastasis (spread) of cancer. Macrophages may […]
We want to join the world in offering our prayers for everyone in Japan in this time of crisis. The people of Japan show such bravery, facing so many challenges. The earthquake, after-shocks, the tsunami, the nuclear threat and if that is not enough, the future economic problems. Despite the danger, animal rescue organizations continue […]
