Coyotes and dogs are very closely related, having the same common ancestor. But as the saying goes, “you can choose your friends, but not your relatives.” Coyotes natural territory was once the Southwest United States, but with constant development in these regions, they have spread throughout the country. Destruction of their natural habitat has caused […]
One of the first things any cat owner does after adopting a cat is visit the vet. Cats can catch diseases just like humans can. Some are contagious to humans (these are called zoonoses) but the majority are not. Cats can also suffer from non-contagious diseases such as diabetes and cancer. Changes in appetite or […]
Amputation is considered one of the oldest medical procedures, even for animals. In ancient times dogs were not kept as pets, only as working animals. Depending on their jobs, tails and ears were docked, dewclaws removed and castration performed. Often these surgeries caused severe infection. If the dog could no longer perform its duties, it […]
