New from the ASPCA: On Wednesday, July 21st, the U.S. House of Representatives voted almost unanimously to pass H.R. 5566, the Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act of 2010. Congress will soon recess for the summer, but hopefully a companion bill will be introduced in the Senate in September. It is vital […]
The Culicoides midge is a tiny gnat, also known as no-see-ums because of their size. Their bite causes “sweet itch”, an allergic skin reaction. The itch occurs when these tiny gnats bite a horse who is sensitive to the gnats’ saliva. The itch is so intense that the horse will rub the area, developing sores […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Great Britain Coat Type: soft, dense, bushy tail Color: ticked ruddy, red, silver, blue or lilac Temperament: loving with family, wary of strangers, good with other cats, active, intelligent, playful Where does the Somali come from? Although originally thought to be a mutation, it has been discovered the Somali was […]
